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In Lucedale, Mississippi, George County Deputy Jeremy Malone was fatally shot during a traffic stop near a Dollar General on Highway 98. The suspect fled, leading to a police chase that ended in Perry County with the suspect being shot and killed by law enforcement. A procession honored the fallen deputy, and further details, including the suspect's identity, are pending investigation.
Coweta County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sheriff Eric Minix was killed after being struck by a patrol car driven by Officer Cornelius Robinson of the Lanett, Alabama Police Department, following a high-speed chase with Decedric Donson, who was driving a stolen 2022 Dodge Challenger. The chase ended when stop sticks were deployed, but as Minix was giving commands to Donson, Robinson's vehicle hit him. Minix later died at the hospital, and Robinson has been placed on administrative leave. Donson faces charges including receiving stolen property and felony attempting to elude.
Sgt. Marc McIntyre, a Spalding County deputy and Army veteran, was tragically killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic disturbance call. The suspect, Todd Lamont Harper, shot McIntyre through a window, leading to an hours-long standoff before Harper's arrest. The community and officials, including Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, are mourning McIntyre's loss and honoring his service and leadership. Harper is currently in custody, with the case continuing to unfold.