Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig, 53, Killed in The Line of Duty; Confronted by 26-Year-Old “armed Suspect,” While Responding to A Call in Senior, South Australia
In the vast expanse of South Australia, a profound sadness blankets the community as flags bow at half-mast, marking the untimely departure of a hero, Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig. A peaceful night in the southeast turned tragic when Sergeant Doig, alongside Constable Rebekah Cass and Sergeant Michael Hutchinson, responded to a seemingly routine call about an animal harmed by a firearm in the isolated rural property of Senior, near Bordertown. As they approached, a 26-year-old “armed suspect” confronted them, leading to a devastating moment—the first line-of-duty death for a serving police officer in the state in over two decades. In the tight-knit community where Sergeant Doig had been a cherished member for more than 15 years, grief swept through like a somber wind. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas expressed the collective sorrow, acknowledging Sergeant Doig as an “incredible man” who loved his job, emphasizing the immense loss felt by all. The routine call turned into a n