Jones and the other members of the Zanesville PD Special Response Team had been called out to flush out a murderer that was hiding out 2 blocks away from the murder scene. He led his entry team through the door of the residence and came upon the murder suspect who fired at him immediately. Jones returned fire and he and the suspect continued exchanging fire several times.The suspect, who was wearing another brand of body armr, died at the scene, his vest did not hold the bullet. Detective Jones, on the other hand was hit twice. One bullet hit the magazine in his utility pocket and the other struck him directly on the vest just above his heart.
We welcome Detective Stephen Jones, SAVE #929, to The Safariland Group SAVES CLUB®.