Rick Finley served in the U.S. Army.
Gunfire
Sergeant Rick Finley, who was working part-time for the Selmer Police Department, was shot and killed while responding to a suspicious person complaint at the 100 block of New Bethel Road in Selmer at 3:00 p.m.
A subject was attempting to break into a home. When Sergeant Finley arrived at the scene, the subject attacked him, shooting Sergeant Finley multiple times. The suspect was shot and killed by another responding officer.
He was transported to the nearest hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Sergeant Finley was a United States Army National Guard veteran. He had served part-time with the Selmer Police Department while also serving with the McNairy County Sheriff's Office, where he worked for 13 years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Sergeant Finley gave the McNairy County Sheriff's Office 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Selmer community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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