A sheriff's deputy is dead after an inmate assaulted him, then stole and crashed a jail transport van
The deputy who was attacked, John Durm, was declared dead at the hospital.
Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal said Durm had been with the department for decades and his son is in training to work for the sheriff's office. Durm's wife also works for the sheriff's office.There is video of the attack, officials said. "The investigation ... shows clearly this was an intentional act of homicide," Assistant Chief Chris Bailey said.Foley said there is no ongoing threat to the community, and police are not searching for other suspects.
About 12:35 police tweeted that Prospect Street between South Sherman Drive and South Keystone Avenue would be shut down for the"next few hours" as officers investigate.was laid to rest. Smith was killed June 28 after being stuck while putting out stop strips attempting to end a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle. The vehicle slammed into Smith before crashing. Two people were arrested, one facing a murder charge.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Summit County Sheriff’s Office investigate shooting involving deputyThe Summit County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting involving a deputy Sunday morning. Injuries are unknown.
Read more »
Summit County Sheriff’s Office investigates deadly police shootingThe Summit County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting involving a deputy and an officer Sunday morning that left one male suspect dead. No officers were injured.
Read more »
Weather Authority: Storms with heavy rain capable of flash flooding move into Delaware ValleyPlan for more strong storms with heavy rain in Delaware County, New Castle County, Philadelphia, Camden County, Bucks County, Gloucester County and northern Burlington County, in particular.
Read more »
Deputy and officer shoot, kill man in Summit County neighborhoodA police officer and sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man in a Summit County neighborhood early Sunday morning, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.
Read more »
LA County sheriff investigating after bodycam video shows deputy throwing Black woman to the groundLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating a June 24 incident outside a WinCo Foods grocery store in Lancaster, California, where a sheriff's deputy slammed a woman to the ground during a confrontation about an alleged robbery in progress.
Read more »
Fort Bend Co. Sheriff's Office responding to apparent home invasion in Sugar Land subdivisionOfficials are en route to an incident that reportedly happened in the Chelsea Harbour subdivision shortly before 5 p.m.
Read more »