Alleged cop shooter identified as Jaydn Stimson after fatal incident near Bordertown
The family of a 26-year-old accused of fatally shooting a beloved country cop has given an insight into their emotional rollercoaster.
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The family of a man accused of fatally shooting a police officer at Senior, near Bordertown, have spoken out after the incident.
Jaydn Stimson, 26, allegedly shot and killed Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig in an incident at the family’s property on Thursday night.
Mr Doig, a well-known officer based at Lucindale police station, Constable Rebekah Cass and Sergeant Michael Hutchinson, both from Bordertown Police Station, were allegedly confronted by Mr Stimson when they arrived at the property.
It is understood officers were responding to reports a man had shot a dog.
During a subsequent shootout, Mr Doig suffered a fatal gunshot wound and Mr Hutchinson suffered non-life threatening gunshot injuries.
Mr Stimson was also shot by police and sustained serious life-threatening injuries. He was treated at the scene and has since been flown to Adelaide, where he remains under police guard.
In a statement on Friday, Mr Stimson’s family extended their condolences to the families of Mr Doig and Mr Hutchinson.
“As a family, our hearts are broken by the incidents that occurred overnight,” they said.
“For now, our thoughts remain with Sergeant Hutchinson and his family while he recovers from his injuries.
“Our thoughts are also with the South East community who will all be affected by this tragedy. At this time, our family requests privacy while we process the events that have taken place.”
Police Commissioner Grant Stevens said it was believed Mr Stimson was the only person at the Senior Rd property at the time of the fatal shooting.
Mr Hutchinson remains in Flinders Medical Centre and is expected to recover from his injuries.
The commissioner commended the actions of Ms Cass and Mr Hutchinson, who rendered aid to not only Mr Doig but the alleged shooter.
“For those two officers to act the way they did in such difficult circumstances speaks volumes for their courage and their commitment to their duty and to their colleagues,” Mr Stevens said.
Mr Stevens said Major Crime officers had taken charge of the investigation, with a commissioner’s inquiry to be undertaken.
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