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Detective Eric Smith was shot and killed inside the Jackson Police Department’s headquarters building while interviewing a murder suspect at approximately 6:00 pm.

The subject attacked Detective Smith inside of the interview room. The man disarmed Detective Smith and fatally shot him before turning the gun on himself.

Detective Smith is survived by his wife, who also serves with the Jackson Police Department.

Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:

Chief Rebecca Coleman
Jackson Police Department
327 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39201

Phone: (601) 960-1234

Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/21770-detective-eric-smith#ixzz2PkanO2Mo

 

Reflections:

-Rest In Peace. Far too soon to leave this earth. Prayers to his family and friends. SAEPE EXPERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATRES AETERNI, SORORES QUOQUE
(Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever, Sisters Too)
Corporal Herman Schumm
– RIP Brother!!Sergeant DellaMura
Mount Vernon Police Department
– May you rest in PeaceGavin F. Price II ( retired )
Escambia county sheriffs dept
– Very sorry to hear about Officer Smith’s passing. My heart goes out to him and his family. Prayers for comfort, and that the peace that passes understanding would fill his home and his dear wife.

– God bless,Mr. Thomas Zinn
Shotspotter Operations

-You are a hero & an angel. God bless you & your family.D/S Timothy Hernandez & D/S Christina Hernandez
Escambia County S/O. FL

Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/reflections/21770-detective-eric-smith#ixzz2PkbA6IMg

Republished: 4/6/13 2205 Hours PST