Miss. Deputy Killed In Exchange of Gunfire at Apartment Complex

Veteran Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Jimerson and a woman were killed during a disturbance call that turned violent as deputies pursued an armed suspect.

By Anita Lee

Source The Sun Herald

April 2, 2026

2 min read

What to know

Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Jimerson and a woman were killed Wednesday night during an exchange of gunfire at an apartment complex in St. Martin.
Sheriff’s deputies were responding to a disturbance when shots were fired; the deputy was transported to Ocean Springs Hospital, where he died from his injuries.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is leading the probe, reviewing body-camera footage and will present findings to the Attorney General’s Office.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Jimerson and a woman have died after an exchange of gunfire Wednesday night at Reserve Apartments on Washington Avenue in St. Martin.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department announced the deputy’s death “with profound sorrow.” A news release said deputies were responding to a disturbance at the apartments when gunfire erupted. The female died at the scene.

Jimerson was rushed to Ocean Springs Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.

An MBI news release Thursday morning said deputies were pursuing the subject, armed with a pistol, on foot when gunfire was exchanged. No other deputies were injured. The deputy was wearing a body camera, the MBI’s news release said.

The name of the deceased subject will be released after the family is notified, the MBI’s news release said.

“MBI is currently assessing this critical incident and gathering evidence,” the MBI’s news release said. “Upon completing the investigation, agents will share their findings with the Attorney General’s Office.”

Jimerson started work with the sheriff’s department in 2010 as a reserve deputy and had been employed full time since 2014.

“Deputy Jimerson was a valued member of our law enforcement family and a trusted friend to many,” the news release said. “His loss is deeply felt across the department and the community he served. We extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to his family, friends, and the men and women of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.”

The Sun Herald will update this story when more information is available.

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