Sheriff Michael L. McKee, 42, was shot and killed after responding to a distress call on August 9, 1997, in Dekalb, Mississippi. He had gone to the residence of a suspect who had reportedly already killed his own father. Upon arrival Sheriff McKee was ambushed and fatally shot.

A Dekalb police officer who came to check on Sheriff McKee was also shot in the thigh but returned fire and killed the suspect at the scene. Because the suspect died there, no further arrests were made in connection with the killings.

Sheriff McKee is remembered for his service to Kemper County. If anyone has memories of him or information about that night, please share what you know.