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Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Malone was shot and killed during a traffic stop in front of 12298 US Highway 98 at about 5:15 pm.
He was shot as he approached the vehicle. The suspect fled after shooting Deputy Malone and led officers on a pursuit through multiple counties before being shot and killed near Beaumont, Mississippi.
Deputy Malone had served in law enforcement for 21 years, serving with the George County Sheriff's Office and previously served with the Leakesville Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Biloxi Police Department, and Greene County Sheriff’s Department He is survived by his wife, three daughters, mother, and two brothers.
Survivors
Deputy Malone had served in law enforcement for 21 years, serving with the George County Sheriff's Office and previously served with the Leakesville Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Biloxi Police Department, and Greene County Sheriff’s Department He is survived by his wife, three daughters, mother, and two brothers.
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23 years. You could have gone home.
Deputy Sheriff Malone gave the George County Sheriff's Office 23 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Lucedale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Malone.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
George County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Jeremy is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Jeremy is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jeremy is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2024, 2 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 2024, 68 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 105th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2024, 68 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 114th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jeremy was 44. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. Jeremy had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Jeremy was 44. 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. Jeremy had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeremy was 44. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jeremy had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 9.5% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Thursdays: 12.8%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at George County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 16% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
George County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Jeremy among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-WT
What is kept
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