Simpson County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch Tuesday, March 20, 2001
Add to My HeroesE. C. Mullins
Sheriff E. C. Mullins was killed after being overpowered by a man he was attempting to question.
He had responded to a disturbance call when the suspect apparently overpowered him, causing him to suffer a massive heart attack. The suspect then stole his cruiser, with the sheriff still inside. The suspect then drove to a service station, stole two cases of beer, and returned home. After locating the suspect, a SWAT team was able to take him into custody. Sheriff Mullins' death was ruled a homicide.
On May 22, 2002, a judge ruled that the 21 year-old suspect was insane.
Sheriff Mullins was serving his second year as sheriff.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Committed
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