Former deputy accused of killing multiple dogs while on duty appears in court
MCNAIRY, Tenn. — Connor James Brackin, former McNairy County Sheriff’s Deputy, is facing 15 felony charges for actions he allegedly committed while on duty.
Wednesday morning, he appeared in the McNairy County Circuit Court for the first time.
According to a press release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Brackin responded to an animal welfare call where he found eight dogs. He released one to the complainant, he then fired his service weapon, shooting and killing seven dogs.
We spoke with McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck back in November of 2024 when this incident occurred. He told us that Brackin’s decision making was not in line with what the department believes should have been done.
We later learned that Brackin previously worked as an officer for the Jackson Police Department. While there, he became a principal subject of a “shoot team investigation.”
After obtaining some of his records, we discovered that Brackin fired his service weapon on two separate occasions while working for JPD. One of which resulted in the loss of life.
The investigation with JPD resulted in Chief Thom Corley saying it is in the best interest of the community, the City of Jackson, and the Jackson Police Department to not retain Brackin.
He resigned the following day.
He resigned from the Jackson Police Department and the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office in lieu of termination.
Six months after his resignation from JPD, he was charged with 15 felony counts for actions he allegedly committed while working for the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office.
We recently learned a few months ago that the peace officer standards and training commission had an informal hearing regarding Brackin. He was not in attendance.
The board recommended that Brackin lose his Tennessee Law Enforcement certification.
This morning, when he appeared in court for a short time, it was determined that he would return October 13.
Brackin was charged with seven counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and eight counts of reckless endangerment.
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