Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Giles Joiner was shot and killed in the line of duty. Three men were apprehended and charged in connection with his murder. One was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Another was sentenced to 5 years and the third was acquitted.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Joiner served with the Kemper County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the DeKalb community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Joiner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Giles Joiner is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In MS, 243 of 350 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.4% of this state's fallen. That is 69.4 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Kemper County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Giles Joiner's cause is highlighted.
How Giles Joiner Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Giles Joiner is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Giles Joiner was killed by gun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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