Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Pettit was shot and killed after responding to a domestic dispute.
Survivors
Deputy Pettit had served with the DeSoto County Sheriff's Department for five years and was survived by his wife and two children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Pettit gave the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hernando community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Pettit.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Larkin V. Pettit 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 DeSoto County Sheriff's Office, 7 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Larkin V. Pettit's cause is highlighted.
How Larkin V. Pettit Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Larkin V. Pettit is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Larkin V. Pettit was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from DeSoto County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
