When undercover narcotics officers attempted to arrest Vann and Teon Katchens, 20, in a parking lot drug deal, Vann allegedly hit or ran over an officer with his vehicle, reversed and allegedly attempted to hit him again or was trying to flee the scene. That officer, not seriously injured, and another fired at Vann, who died on the way to the hospital. A witness heard two shots fired.
Victim's Name: Jeremy Vann
Agency Responsible: Southaven Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Race: Black
Date of Death: May 28, 2014
County: DeSoto
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Suburban