Hunter Elward, a Rankin County Sheriff’s deputy, was involved in multiple violent incidents yet kept his job for years. In February 2019, Elward fired eight shots during a standoff in Pelahatchie, killing 31-year-old Pierre Woods, who a lawsuit says had his hands up when officers opened fire. In July 2021, Elward allegedly tased 29-year-old Damien Cameron and knelt on his back for several minutes; Cameron died afterward, but a grand jury declined to indict Elward. Despite these allegations, Elward remained on the force until 2023, when he pleaded guilty to federal civil rights charges for torturing two other men.
Hunter Elward – Rankin County Sheriff’s Office
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