Three Deputy Sheriffs Killed In First Week Of 2024

In the first week of 2024, three Deputy Sheriffs, from three southern states were killed in the line-of-duty. Two of them were killed by gunfire and one was struck by a vehicle during a pursuit.

Deputy Dustin Smith:

Stone County, Arkansas Sheriff’s Office

End of Watch: January 2nd, 2024

Deputy Smith was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant for terroristic threats. Deputy Smith was a 14 year veteran of the Stone County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy Jeremy Malone

George County, Mississippi Sheriff’s Office

End of Watch: January 4th, 2024

Deputy Malone was shot and killed during a traffic stop in the early evening hours on this date. Upon approaching the vehicle he was met with gunfire. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.

Deputy Eric Minix

Coweta County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office

End of Watch: January 4th, 2024

Deputy Minix was struck by a police vehicle from an assisting agency during a high speed pursuit. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.

My thoughts and prayers go out to each of these families and their respective agencies. Two women lost their husbands and six girls lost their fathers. Mothers and fathers lost their sons and many lost their friends. These lives were taken because three criminals refused to face the consequences of their actions. God bless the souls of each of these heroes and God bless every law enforcement officer protecting our nation.