Selmer Police Release Statement Regarding Officer Involved Shooting
Official press release from the Selmer Police Department:
On Saturday December 14, 2024, just after 3 p.m., the Selmer Police Department received complaints of a suspicious male in the 100 block of New Bethel Road. Officers arrived and was told that the male had attempted to force his way into a residence then fired several shots into the door. The male left on foot before they arrived. Then, officers received information the male was across the street. Officer Rick Finley, who was working part time with the Selmer Police Department, but full time with the McNairy County Sheriff’s office, located the individual in a driveway to a residence. The individual attacked Officer/Deputy Finley physically, then shot him several times. Lieutenant Ron Pilkington of the Selmer Police Department arrived in those moments and was able to return fire killing the suspect. The Selmer Police Department contacted the 25th Judicial District Attorney’s Office and at their request asked the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to investigate. We ask for your thoughts and prayers while we go through this difficult time.
The McNairy County Sheriffs Department shared the following on its Facebook page:
This evening, we expect to bring Sergeant Rick Finley back to McNairy County from Memphis. There will be an escort of Law Enforcement officers from around the State. When we have an estimated time of arrival, we will update this post with that information.
We will travel around the bypass to the intersection of Highway 45/64 where we will turn onto Mulberry Avenue and proceed to Shackleford Funeral Home. Anyone wishing to show support and pay respect is asked to be on Mulberry between the City Park and Downtown.
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