Incident
Patrolman Troy Floyd was shot and killed while conducting a checkpoint near W Railroad Avenue.
A passenger in a vehicle that approached the checkpoint opened fire, fatally wounding Patrolman Floyd.
Officers from the McComb Police Department responded to assist the Summit Police Department following the shootings. Two of the McComb officers located the subject at a nearby grocery store and exchanged shots with the man. Both officers were wounded, and the man was killed during the shootout.
The suspect had a warrant for his arrest and had violated his post-release supervision.
Patrolman Floyd had served in law enforcement for over 20 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
20 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Floyd gave the Summit Police Department 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Summit community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Floyd.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Troy Floyd is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In MS, 242 of 349 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.3% of this state's fallen. That is 15.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Summit Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Troy Floyd's cause is highlighted.
How Troy Floyd Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Troy Floyd is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Troy Floyd was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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