Crime
Selmer police officer, one other killed after shooting on New Bethel Road in McNairy County
UPDATE: Authorities have released the identities of the suspect and the Selmer police officer involved in a fatal shooting on Saturday afternoon in McNairy County, Tennessee.
The tragic incident occurred just after 3:00 p.m. on New Bethel Road when officers responded to a report of a suspicious person outside a residence.
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), Officer Rick Finley of the Selmer Police Department was the first to arrive at the scene.
Upon his arrival, he encountered 39-year-old Daniel Jeremiah Holmes. Preliminary investigations indicate that Holmes attacked Officer Finley before firing multiple shots, fatally wounding him.
A second officer arrived shortly thereafter and engaged the suspect.
The officer returned fire, striking Holmes, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Selmer Police Department confirmed that Officer Rick Finley was a part-time member of their force and a full-time officer with the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office.
His loss has deeply affected both departments and the community he served.
The TBI is leading the investigation into the incident, and no further details are available at this time.
Local authorities and community members have expressed their condolences and support for Officer Finley’s family during this difficult time.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Selmer, TN – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has confirmed that a police officer and one other individual were fatally shot in an incident that occurred Saturday afternoon in McNairy County.
The shooting took place in the 100 block of New Bethel Road in Selmer, Tennessee.
The incident involved officers from the Selmer Police Department.
At the request of 25th Judicial District Attorney General Mark Davidson, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances that led to the deadly encounter.
The nature of the events that resulted in the fatalities has not been disclosed, and the identities of the officer and the second individual have not yet been released pending family notification.
The TBI announced that additional details would be made public later Saturday night after agents complete their preliminary investigation.
This tragic incident has shaken the Selmer community, with residents expressing their condolences for the families affected. Law enforcement officials have assured the public that they are working diligently to uncover the facts surrounding the shooting.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspect’s condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.