Officer Paramhans Desai : “Fallen Henry County Officer Honored at Capitol”

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The Henry County Police Department confirmed that Officer Paramhans Desai, a 38-year-old veteran of 17 years in law enforcement, was tragically shot by 22-year-old Jordan Jackson as he responded to a distress call on Keys Ferry Road in McDonough.  (Information provided by the Henry County Police Department)

LONDON, UK – A memorial service for a Henry County police officer who lost his life in the line of duty will take place at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday.

Officer Paramhans Desai was fatally shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call on November 8, 2021. Despite the best efforts of medical staff at Grady Memorial Hospital, he tragically passed away a few days later.

Following a four-day search, the perpetrator, 22-year-old Jordan Jackson, took his own life after being located by law enforcement officials.

Georgia Representative Mike Collins will pay tribute to Officer Desai at a prayer vigil and flag-laying ceremony as part of National Police Week.

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 “Our nation’s law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to serve our communities,” stated Collins. “It is a privilege to lay a flag in memory of Officer Paramhans Desai, an American hero who made the ultimate sacrifice.”

The flags will be displayed on the House Triangle for the duration of the week.

Who was Officer Paramhans Desai? 

Officer Desai and his older sister Divya were born in India, raised in Ohio, and eventually settled in Georgia.

In an interview with FOX 5, Divya Desai revealed that her younger brother had always harboured a desire to become a police officer.

“His profession meant everything to him. When he wasn’t at work, he would discuss his job with us. He experimented with being an investigator, but he found his true calling as a police officer,” Desai shared.

Officer Desai joined the Henry County Police Department in October 2020, following stints at the Georgia Department of Corrections and the Dekalb County Police Department, amassing a total of 17 years in law enforcement.

According to Desai, her brother led a disciplined life, prioritising his health through regular exercise. She mentioned that new fitness equipment brought him immense joy. He also cherished his family, including his wife and two young children.

Even in death, Officer Desai continued to positively impact the lives of others. His final act of service involved organ donation, which ultimately saved the lives of 11 individuals.