On June 22, 2022, Detention Officer Jeremiah Story was shot and killed while processing a subject into the Perry County Detention Center who had been arrested for driving while intoxicated. Officer Story and a trustee took the subject into the restroom to supervise as the subject changed into jail-issued clothing. The subject became combative and scuffled with Officer Story. The subject then pulled out a small caliber handgun from between his legs and shot Detention Officer Jeremiah Story in the chest. Two other deputies ran into the restroom and tried to stop the subject with a stun gun, striking him twice, but it had no effect on the subject. The Deputies were able to gain control of the subject. It was later determined the handgun had jammed and is the reason the subject was only able to fire one shot. Detention Officer Jeremiah Story was transported to the hospital where he died from his injuries a few hours later.

Detention Officer Jeremiah Story had served the Perry County Sheriff’s Office for two years.