Gallery: Body of fallen officer escorted to Jackson

Published 7:01 pm Thursday, August 8, 2024

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Officers with Mississippi Highway Patrol and Lincoln County Sheriff's Office escort the body of fallen officer Troy Floyd to Jackson. The Lincoln County man was on duty with Summit Police Department when he was shot and killed Thursday afternoon.

Fire trucks from New Sight and Loyd Star Volunteer Fire Department over I-55 for the escort of fallen officer Troy Floyd. (Hunter Cloud | The Daily Leader)

From left, Austin Smith with New Sight Volunteer Fire Department and Collin Bingham with Loyd Star Volunteer Fire Department set up the American flag over I-55 at the Mt. Zion overpass Thursday afternoon. Fallen officer Troy Floyd was from Lincoln County and ran for sheriff in 2023. (Hunter Cloud | The Daily Leader)

New Sight Volunteer Fire Department Chief Scott Smith waves to vehicles as they pass the Mt. Zion overpass on I-55. (Hunter Cloud | The Daily Leader)

MT. ZION — A long line of Mississippi Highway Patrolmen, Lincoln County Sheriff Deputies and a vehicle transporting the body of fallen officer Troy Floyd drove up I-55 north to Jackson Thursday afternoon. Firefighters and first responders in Lincoln County parked on bridges over the interstate to pay their respects as the convoy drove north.

Floyd was killed in the line of duty in Summit. Pike County Coroner David Taylor said Floyd was on duty with the Summit Police Department when he was shot and killed.

“It is still under investigation,” Taylor said. “We have his family and law enforcement in our hearts and in our prayers. Especially for his family.”

Two other officers with McComb Police Department were wounded in the incident. The suspect was shot and killed.

Check back for more updates.

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