Lieutenant Michael Anthony Boutte, Sr., Hancock County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi

Lieutenant Michael Anthony Boutte, Sr.

Hancock County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi

End of Watch Monday, February 1, 2021

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Michael Anthony Boutte, Sr.

Lieutenant Michael Boutte was shot and killed after responding to a call involving a subject attempting suicide on Caesar Necaise Road in the town of Necaise.

Lieutenant Boutte was shot and critically wounded as he exited his patrol car. He was airlifted to a hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he died several hours later.

The subject was shot and wounded by another deputy who responded to the scene. He pleaded guilty to capital murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated assault of a peace officer. In 2023, he was sentenced to life without parole.

Lieutenant Boutte was a U.S. Air Force veteran who had served with the Hancock County Sheriff's Office for eight years and had previously served with the United States Marine Corps Civilian Police. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Life without parole

suicide attempt, suicide by cop

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Lt. Boutte,
On today, the 3rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force-especially during the 1991 Gulf War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 1, 2024