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Incident
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Deputy Sheriff Michael Jimerson was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call at the Reserve at Gulf Hills Apartments at 6721 Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs.
Around 11:00 p.m., Deputy Jimerson and other deputies were dispatched to the apartment complex. When a woman fled, Deputy Jimerson began pursuing the subject, during which she pulled out a firearm and began shooting. Deputy Jimerson returned fire, and in the exchange of gunfire, both were struck.
Deputy Jimerson was transported to Ocean Springs Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.
Deputy Jimerson had served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office for 16 years.
Thank you so much for your service to the people of Jackson County. I will pray for your wife, your kids and grandchildren, as well as your friends, family, loved ones and colleagues. Rest in peace.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God”. – Matthew 5:9
Survivors
Deputy Jimerson had served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office for 16 years. Survivors include his wife, two children, and grandchildren.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Jimerson gave the Jackson County Sheriff's Office 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pascagoula community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Jimerson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Michael Leroy Jimerson 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 Jackson 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. Michael Leroy Jimerson's cause is highlighted.
How Michael Leroy Jimerson Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael Leroy Jimerson is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael Leroy Jimerson was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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