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Sheriff E. C. Mullins was killed after being overpowered by a man he was attempting to question.
He had responded to a disturbance call when the suspect apparently overpowered him, causing him to suffer a massive heart attack. The suspect then stole his cruiser, with the sheriff still inside. The suspect then drove to a service station, stole two cases of beer, and returned home. After locating the suspect, a SWAT team was able to take him into custody. Sheriff Mullins' death was ruled a homicide.
On May 22, 2002, a judge ruled that the 21 year-old suspect was insane.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Mullins gave the Simpson County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mendenhall community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Mullins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Simpson County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
E. is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
E. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
E. is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2001, 1 officer at Simpson County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2001, 4 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 2001, 158 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 23rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2001, 160 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 27th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
E. was 60. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Simpson County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 64.5; the middle age was 47.5. E. had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 39 years.
E. was 60. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. E. had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
E. was 60. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. E. had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
E. was 60. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. E. had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 16.7% of these deaths at Simpson County Sheriff's Office; January holds the most, 33.3%. Tuesdays: 33.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Tuesdays: 11.5%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 85.7% of all 7 deaths at Simpson County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Simpson County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, E. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 19-E
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