21 years ago yesterday Simpson County Sheriff E.C. Mullins was killed after an incident off Dan George Road near Highway 540 between Mendenhall and the Martinville community.
From the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Sheriff E. C. Mullins
Simpson County Sheriff’s Office,
Mendenhall, Mississippi
End of Watch Tuesday, March 20, 2001
E. 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 SO-1
INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause Assault
Weapon Person
Offender Committed
https://www.odmp.org/officer/15674-sheriff-e-c-mullins
Original source can be found here.
