City Of Jackson: Statement From Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba Regarding The Passing Of Hinds County Sheriff Lee Vance

Jackson MS

05 August, 2021

2:14 PM

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Press release from the City of Jackson: August 4, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 04, 2021   Statement from Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba Regarding the Passing of Hinds County Sheriff Lee Vance Regarding the Passing of Hinds County Sheriff Lee Vance   (JACKSON, Miss) – The City of Jackson collectively grieves the loss of Hinds County Sheriff Lee Vance and sends its prayers to his family. Sheriff Vance was a bright light in the City of Jackson demonstrating an unwavering commitment to its residents through his lifetime of work ensuring public safety. Sheriff Vance loved serving people, a love that was often shown through the warmth of his infectious smile. His lifetime of service spanned from serving as a JPD officer to later rising up the ranks to become JPD chief of police and finally serving as our beloved sheriff. Sheriff Vance was not only a friend to our city, but I considered him a personal friend of mine. He supported efforts toward the growth and development of Jackson and was a personal support to both me and my father. Our prayers are with his family and all of those who were touched by his life. -Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba ### Translate This press release was produced by the City of Jackson. The views expressed here are the author's own.