Patrolman Troy Floyd

Troy Floyd

Patrolman Troy Floyd was shot and killed while conducting a checkpoint near W Railroad Avenue.

A passenger in a vehicle that approached the checkpoint opened fire, fatally wounding Patrolman Floyd.

Officers from the McComb Police Department responded to assist the Summit Police Department following the shootings. Two of the McComb officers located the subject at a nearby grocery store and exchanged shots with the man. Both officers were wounded, and the man was killed during the shootout.

The suspect had a warrant for his arrest and had violated his post-release supervision.

Patrolman Floyd had served in law enforcement for over 20 years. He is survived by his wife and children.