June 29th 2023.
On June 27, 2023, Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey announced that the deputies involved in the January 2023 shooting and sexual assault of Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker have been fired. Sheriff Bailey refused to provide the names of the deputies, or how many were terminated. He stated that “due to recent developments, including findings during our internal investigation, those deputies that were still employed by this department have all been terminated”.
The incident took place at Parker’s home, with a total of six officers present. One of them was identified as Christian Dedmon from the police records. Another deputy, Hunter Elward, shot Jenkins in the mouth. Jenkins and Parker alleged that the deputies handcuffed them, repeatedly used a stun gun, and poured milk over their heads.
The Black community has been vulnerable to police brutality for many years. The incident further eroded the public’s trust in the police department, according to Sheriff Bailey. He promised to work diligently to restore the trust. Malik Shabazz, one of the attorneys for Jenkins and Parker, stated that the episode showed a “long pattern and practice of deadly excessive force and hate crimes against its African American citizens”.
Though Sheriff Bailey has taken action to hold the responsible officers accountable, the names of the other officers involved still remain unknown. Jenkins and Parker have filed a lawsuit for $400 million for federal civil rights violations.
The incident involving Jenkins and Parker highlights the need for accountability and transparency on the part of law enforcement officials. This is especially important in light of the long history of police brutality against the Black community. Hopefully, this case will be a catalyst for change and lead to a more trusting and equitable relationship between the Black community and the police.
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