Derrick Mingo - Police Officer Fatality - Louisiana

Derrick Mingo

Sergeant Derrick Mingo, age 35, died in the line of duty on June 4, 2016, at on a highway in a rural area of Louisiana. 

Sergent Mingo was a member of the Winnsboro Police Department. He had five years of service with the Department and 12 years with the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office. 

Just after 4:00 a.m. Derrick was attempting to help another officer needing assistance with a motor vehicle pursuit of a drunk driver. 

As he was traveling to the scene of the pursuit, he struck a street in the front yard of another law enforcement officer's yard. His vehicle had careened off the road. 

Ttragically, he succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene. 

The Winnsboro Police Department and the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office are in

Michael, Patron Saint of the Police,
pray for Derrick and for those
who have lost him. 

mourning over the death of their brother. He was a great officer, with a kind personality and a ready smile. He was dedicated to his job and to helping others. He will be forever remembered.

Derrick's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Derrick is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife.

Thank you for your service to the community, Derrick. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Derrick is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.