June 29, 2026
For Immediate Release

The National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association (NRLCA) is heartbroken by the tragic
murder of NRLCA member Brandi Reynolds, a rural letter carrier in Hays, North
Carolina who was fatally shot while serving her route last week.
While the investigation remains ongoing, one thing is certain: this senseless and horrific
act of violence should never have happened. Brandi’s death is a devastating reminder
of the dangers rural letter carriers face each day as they faithfully serve the American
public.

Brandi was 35 years old, a loving mother of two, and had proudly served as a rural letter
carrier for more than six years. She was a dedicated public servant whose loss is
deeply felt throughout the NRLCA family and her community.
On behalf of NRLCA’s 130,000 members nationwide, we extend our deepest
condolences to Brandi’s family, friends, co-workers, and all those who knew and loved
her. We mourn alongside them and honor her life and service to her community.
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Established in 1903, the NRLCA represents approximately 130,000 career and noncareer rural letter carriers that operate out of more than 10,500 rural and suburban
postal delivery units, serving over 85,000 rural routes.