Wounded Henry County officer is 17-year law enforcement veteran, still in critical condition

Henry County police released the name of an officer shot on Thursday evening while responding to a domestic dispute in McDonough. 

The Henry County Police Department said 38-year-old Officer Paramhans Desai, a 17-year law enforcement veteran, was shot by 22-year-old Jordan Jackson while responding to a 911 call on Keys Ferry Road. 

Police said Desai is in critical condition at Grady Memorial Hospital. Desai is married and has two small children, police said. 

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Desai joined the Henry County Police Department in October 2020. Prior to joining Henry County PD, he worked for the Georgia Department of Corrections and the Dekalb County Police Department.

38-year-old Officer Paramhans Desa

The Henry County Police Department said 38-year-old Officer Paramhans Desai, a 17-year law enforcement veteran, was shot by 22-year-old Jordan Jackson while responding to a 911 call on Keys Ferry Road in McDonough. 

Henry County police are asking for prayers for the officer and any information that might lead them to Jackson.

Officials warn anyone who sees him should not approach but should call 911 immediately. Anyone with information about the case or Jackson’s whereabouts is asked to call Det. Hansrote at 470-454-7623 or the Henry County Non-Emergency Dispatch at 770-957-9121.

Police announced a $30,000 reward leading to the successful arrest and indictment of Jackson. Henry County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshall's Service each put up $10,000 and Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta and Shaquille O'Neal, who took a role with the sheriff's office as director of community relations earlier this year, each contributing $5,000. 

Police said Jackson could be in a white 2021 Dodge Ram with Georgia tag CRX4743. Friday morning, officials say they located the Dodge Ram, but Jackson is still not in custody.

Police said Desai was shot while responding to a domestic dispute call along Keys Ferry Road near Floresta Drive around 6 p.m. Thursday. 

"The suspect pulled away and produced a handgun and allegedly shot the officer multiple times resulting in serious injuries," Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett said.

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