The Tupelo Police Department observed a moment of silence Monday to honor Sgt. Kevin Gale Stauffer Jr., who was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 23, 2013.
The department expressed gratitude to Sgt. Stauffer’s family and those who continue to remember his sacrifice. His dedication to protecting the community remains an inspiration.
The department’s post on Facebook said, “His service will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Stauffer family.”
Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."
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