Governor, U.S. Senators among many online mourning loss of Michael Jimerson
The loss of Michael Jimerson was felt across the state and nation Thursday, as mourners turned to social media to honor the fallen Jackson County deputy.
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.
Jimerson started work with the sheriff’s department in 2010 as a reserve deputy and had been employed full time since 2014.
This story was originally published April 2, 2026 at 12:29 PM.