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On 03/12/2025, Monticello police attempted to stop a Kia Soul for a traffic violation on Highway 27 near Darbun Road. The driver did not stop. Police chased him through multiple streets, reaching speeds over 65 mph and running stop signs. The chase ended when the Kia Soul crashed. The passenger, Michael Ardizone, 38, of Cumming, Georgia, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was injured and taken to a hospital.

https://www.wapt.com/article/mississippi-police-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash/64186802
https://darkhorsepressnow.com/georgia-resident-killed-in-walthall-co-wreck/
https://www.wapt.com/article/mississippi-police-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash/64186802 

On 03/06/2025, Tate County deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver did not stop, and officers escalated a chase. The pursuit continued to the intersection of Highway 305 and Highway 4 in Independence, Mississippi, where the vehicle crashed. Under unclear circumstances, officers opened fire, killing the 19-year-old male. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident.

https://www.actionnews5.com/2025/03/06/19-year-old-killed-after-high-speed-chase-ends-crash-sheriffs-office-says/ 

On 03/06/2025, Pascagoula police responded to a situation near Krebs Avenue. After a prolonged standoff, officers entered the residence and discovered a deceased male. His identity and the cause of death have not been disclosed. The investigation remains ongoing.

• https://www.wlox.com/2025/03/06/barricaded-suspect-arrested-2-dead-following-standoff-near-krebs-avenue-pascagoula-police-say/

On 03/06/2025, Pascagoula police responded to a situation near Krebs Avenue. After a prolonged standoff, officers entered the residence and discovered a deceased female. Her identity and the cause of death have not been disclosed. The investigation remains ongoing.

• https://www.wlox.com/2025/03/06/barricaded-suspect-arrested-2-dead-following-standoff-near-krebs-avenue-pascagoula-police-say/

On February 16, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., police responded to an incident near Applebee’s on Lakeland Drive in Flowood, Mississippi. Upon arrival, police encountered a man. During the encounter, the officer was shot, and police opened fire, killing the man.
Authorities have not disclosed what led up to the gunfire, why the officer approached the man, or if the man was armed. The officer’s current condition has not been detailed. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.

https://www.wlbt.com/2025/02/16/officer-shot-suspect-killed-near-applebees-lakeland-drive/

On January 30, 2025, 33-year-old Joshua Bruce, a former officer with the Meridian Police Department, was found deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Smith County, Mississippi. Bruce was a suspect in a child sex crime investigation and failed to appear in court for related charges. Authorities discovered his body following a search initiated after his court absence. The investigation into the circumstances of his death is ongoing.

https://www.wlox.com/2025/01/30/child-sex-crime-suspect-who-died-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-smith-co-was-former-meridian-police-officer-officials-say/

Smith County Sheriff's Department engaged in a standoff with a male individual in Smith County, Mississippi. During the standoff, the individual died from a gunshot wound. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.

https://www.wdam.com/video/2025/01/30/suspect-dies-during-standoff/
https://www.wdam.com/2025/01/29/child-sex-crime-suspect-dies-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-during-standoff-smith-co/ 

Marshall County deputies chased a vehicle at high speed until it crashed on Highway 72 near Cayce Road in Marshall County. The circumstances prompting the chase and the identity of the man are not disclosed. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and other authorities are handling an internal investigation.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

• https://wreg.com/news/a-big-boom-witness-recounts-deadly-marshall-county-car-crash/

On January 5, 2025, the Marshall County Sheriff's Department escalated a chase for unknown reasons that led to a high-speed pursuit ending in a fatal crash at the intersection of US 78 and MS 309 in Byhalia, Mississippi. The vehicle being chased collided with another car at the intersection, killing the driver and one passenger of the pursuit vehicle. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating.
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Total fatalities/injuries: 3 fatalities

https://www.news-herald.net/news/state/2-dead-2-seriously-injured-after-police-pursuit-ends-with-crash-in-byhalia-sheriff-says/article_23628d32-15ee-5cf5-b07d-6203e312f294.html

On January 5, 2025, the Marshall County Sheriff's Department escalated a chase for unknown reasons that led to a high-speed pursuit ending in a fatal crash at the intersection of US 78 and MS 309 in Byhalia, Mississippi. The vehicle being chased collided with another car at the intersection, killing the driver and one passenger of the pursuit vehicle. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating.
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Total fatalities/injuries: 3 fatalities

https://www.news-herald.net/news/state/2-dead-2-seriously-injured-after-police-pursuit-ends-with-crash-in-byhalia-sheriff-says/article_23628d32-15ee-5cf5-b07d-6203e312f294.html

On December 4, 2024, officers with the Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) attempted to serve a warrant on 19-year-old Amarion Thomas at a residence on Bazinsky Road. The warrant was related to a prior assault on a police officer stemming from an incident on November 29, 2024, during which individuals were accused of burglarizing vehicles on Commerce Street. During the November 29 incident, a VPD patrol car was struck by gunfire, leading to the identification of Thomas and a 17-year-old, Artrial Bingham, as individuals of interest.
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Earlier on December 4, Bingham was arrested and charged as an adult; the specific charges remain undisclosed. Later that day, officers approached the residence where Thomas was located to serve the warrant. Police alleged that during the encounter, Thomas produced a gun. Officers opened fire, fatally injuring him.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.
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Last Update: 12/07/2024

1. https://www.wapt.com/article/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-in-vicksburg/63097584
2. https://www.vicksburgpost.com/2024/12/05/update-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-on-bazinsky-road-second-suspect-makes-court-appearance-in-related-case/

Tina Carter Sawyer, a 35-year-old Black woman, was involved in a crash after reportedly being chased by Jackson police. Police escalated the chase to speeds of at least 80 mph, leading to the fatal crash. Her vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire, resulting in severe destruction and her death. Police officers, including reportedly the police chief himself, drove past the crash scene without rendering aid as Sawyer died. The internal self-investigation remains ongoing, with no confirmation on whether the police were involved in the chase. Mississippi police policy requires officers to render aid at crash scenes.
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The investigation into Tina Carter Sawyer's crash is being handled by Jackson Police Department's Internal Affairs Division. Additionally, the case is set to be reviewed by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI), with findings ultimately forwarded to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office. This indicates both internal and external oversight to examine the officers' involvement and their failure to render aid at the scene of the crash​.

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/11/19/police-chief-mississippi-officers-under-investigation-after-passing-fiery-crash-without-rendering-aid/

https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi​contentReference%5Boaicite:3%5D{index=3}.
https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/mississippi-police-passing-crash/

Jackson Police Department's statement: https://www.clarionledger.com
Overview of MBI investigation: https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/11/19/police-chief-mississippi-officers-under-investigation-after-passing-fiery-crash-without-rendering-aid/
https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi​contentReference%5Boaicite:3%5D{index=3}.
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The investigative body:
https://www.dps.ms.gov/investigation

On November 14, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., McComb Police Department officers responded to reports of a Dodge Charger near the 200 block of 25th Street in McComb, Mississippi. Upon arrival, two young men exited the vehicle. One of them, identified as 16-year-old Jamorion Seiber, allegedly held a weapon. Officers opened fire, fatally shooting Seiber.
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Another individual was arrested for unknown reasons, while three to four young men fled in the Dodge Charger. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry, with findings to be reviewed by the Attorney General’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Jamorion Seiber)

https://www.wapt.com/article/suspects-wanted-in-connection-to-a-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-mccomb/62912196
https://www.wjtv.com/news/local-news/suspects-wanted-after-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-mccomb/
https://www.supertalk.fm/mccomb-police-chief-placed-on-leave-amid-investigation-into-officer-involved-shooting/

On November 8, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers attempted to stop a vehicle in Flora, Mississippi, for an alleged traffic violation. The driver did not stop. Officers escalated a chase that continued into Yazoo City, during which the driver lost control on Jerry Clower Boulevard. The vehicle left the road, traversed a ditch, struck a parked car, and became airborne.
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The car then collided with a light pole and overturned multiple times before coming to rest in a yard on Talbert Drive. Emergency responders used the Jaws of Life to extricate the driver, who was airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in unknown condition.
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The passenger, 20-year-old Mississippi Valley State University junior linebacker Ryan Quinney from Mobile, Alabama, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. Police have not explained why they pursued the vehicle at high speed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Ryan Quinney)
Injuries: 1 (Driver, condition unknown)

https://www.wapt.com/article/mvsu-football-player-killed-in-chase-that-ended-in-a-crash-another-injured/62859074
https://apnews.com/article/mississippi-valley-state-football-quinney-police-chase-07a25a0feaba12b94696cf839634eca1
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/42334408/mvsu-lb-ryan-quinney-killed-car-crash-police-chase

On November 8, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Southaven Police Department officers responded to a disturbance involving reports of gunfire at the North Creek Apartments in Southaven, Mississippi. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle associated with the incident. As officers approached, the driver struck a police squad car and fled westbound on Stateline Road.
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Officers pursued the fleeing driver, who drove erratically during the chase. The fleeing vehicle struck another police car, veered off the roadway, and crashed into a wooded area. The driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the individual has not been disclosed.
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The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department is conducting an investigation into the circumstances of the chase and crash.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Driver)

https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/stateline-road-in-southaven-closed-due-to-police-investigation/522-c9c6046d-4b1b-4d0e-9142-75ba7191f758
https://desotocountynews.com/desoto-county-news/suspect-dead-after-pursuit-crash-following-disturbance/
https://wreg.com/news/mid-south/investigation-underway-at-southaven-apartment-complex/

On October 30, 2024, James Tatsch died at the Alcorn County Jail in Corinth, Mississippi, due to complications related to diabetes. Reports suggest that Tatsch did not receive adequate medical care while in custody, which contributed to his deteriorating health. Authorities have not disclosed how long Tatsch had been detained or the exact circumstances leading to his death. The Alcorn County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the Alcorn County District Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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https://mississippitoday.org/2024/10/30/james-tatsch-alcorn-county-jail-diabetes-complication/

On October 4, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., FBI agents were involved in a fatal shooting at the Super 8 Hotel located at 2425 Sloans Way in Hernando, Mississippi. The individual, identified by family members as 50-year-old Ilya Beloozerov, originally from Russia, was pronounced dead at the scene. No FBI agents were injured during the incident.
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Witnesses reported hearing a commotion followed by multiple gunshots. One witness, Tony Stanton, who works near the hotel, observed agents arriving swiftly and heard four shots during the incident. He noted that the vehicle associated with the individual had been parked in the area for several days.
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The FBI's Jackson Field Office released a statement indicating that the shooting is under review by the FBI’s Inspection Division, as per standard protocol. The agency has not provided further details, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
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Family members of Beloozerov have expressed concerns regarding the circumstances of his death, alleging that he was shot multiple times and seeking answers about the events leading up to the shooting. They mentioned that prior to the incident, the FBI had contacted them with questions about whether Beloozerov was being lured to assist Ukraine, noting his long-standing residence in the U.S. since 1987 and his work as an IT specialist and federal government contractor.
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The Hernando Police Department assisted in securing the scene and confirmed that their officers utilized body-worn cameras during the incident. However, the footage has been classified as evidence and surrendered to federal agents.
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As the investigation continues, authorities have not disclosed further information regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting. The family is seeking legal counsel and has requested transparency from the FBI concerning the incident.

https://wreg.com/news/mid-south/fbi-involved-in-hernando-ms-shooting-reports/
https://hoodline.com/2024/10/fatal-fbi-shooting-at-super-8-hotel-rocks-hernando-community-incident-under-review/
https://channel2now.com/2024/10/04/article/news/crime/shooting-incident-at-super-8-by-wyndham-hernando-hotel-2425-sloans-way-ms/
https://www.newstalk989.com/2024/10/04/local-fbi-involved-in-hernando-shooting-one-person-dead/
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/fbi-agent-shoots-and-kills-suspect-in-hernando/522-0b77d522-c8df-4a85-9693-b81e73209dc8
https://wreg.com/news/investigations/weeks-after-fbi-shooting-at-ms-motel-woman-says-she-knows-who-victim-was-but-not-why-he-was-killed/

On September 16, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Olive Branch Police Department's SWAT team attempted to serve an arrest warrant at 9142 Railroad Avenue in Olive Branch, Mississippi. The warrant was for 59-year-old Mark Miller, who had recently moved to Olive Branch and was wanted on two counts of possession of child pornography.
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Upon arrival, officers encountered Miller, who allegedly opened fire on them. Officers returned fire, resulting in Miller's death at the scene.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation was called to investigate. The findings will be shared with the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office for review.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Mark Miller)

https://desotocountynews.com/desoto-county-news/suspect-dead-in-olive-branch-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/olive-branch-officers-shoot-man-after-warrant/522-14619734-4893-4dd3-95da-3b9eb5ea4f21
https://www.wjtv.com/news/state/one-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-olive-branch/

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On August 11, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m., 85-year-old Sarah Jackson of Steens, Mississippi, was involved in a fatal collision on Highway 12 near Billy Kidd Road, northeast of Columbus. Lowndes County Sheriff's Deputy Rachel Basher, 28, was responding to a disturbance call with her vehicle's lights and siren activated. Both vehicles were traveling west on Highway 12 when Deputy Basher's vehicle collided with the left side of Jackson's vehicle. Jackson was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, where she died from her injuries. Deputy Basher sustained minor injuries and was treated and released. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

https://cdispatch.com/news/steens-woman-dead-after-collision-with-lowndes-county-deputy/
https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/08/12/woman-dies-in-weekend-collision-with-mississippi-deputy-responding-to-emergency-call/
https://darkhorsepressnow.com/85-year-old-woman-killed-in-collision-with-lowndes-county-deputy/

On August 11, 2024, at approximately 12:31 p.m., Long Beach Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on Kuyrkendall Place in Long Beach, Mississippi. Upon arrival, officers encountered 43-year-old Justin Brown, who allegedly fired at them. Officers returned fire, prompting Brown to retreat and barricade himself inside the home. Family members present were able to exit the residence safely.
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The standoff lasted nearly four hours, during which law enforcement made multiple attempts to contact Brown. SWAT teams from Biloxi, Gulfport, and Harrison County, along with other agencies, assisted in the operation. Eventually, officers entered the residence and found Brown deceased. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the incident.

https://www.wxxv25.com/long-beach-police-in-standoff-in-neighborhood/
https://darkhorsepressnow.com/long-beach-man-found-dead-after-four-hour-standoff-with-police/
https://www.supertalk.fm/long-beach-man-dead-after-hours-long-standoff-with-police/

On August 8, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Summit Police Department officers were conducting a routine checkpoint near West Railroad Avenue in Summit, Mississippi. As a vehicle approached the checkpoint, the passenger, identified as 25-year-old Usher Leonard, opened fire on the officers, fatally wounding Officer Troy Floyd.
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McComb Police Department officers Tyler Harvey and Joey Roberts arrived promptly and engaged Leonard in a shootout. Both officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the exchange. Leonard was shot and killed at the scene.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the incident. Upon completion, the findings will be shared with the Attorney General’s Office for review.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 2 (Usher Leonard, Officer Troy Floyd)
Injuries: 2 (Officers Tyler Harvey and Joey Roberts)

https://www.wapt.com/article/summit-police-officer-killed-mccomb-officer-wounded/61830029
https://www.dailyleader.com/2024/08/09/mbi-identifies-suspect-who-was-killed-following-fatal-officer-shooting/

On August 2, 2024, at approximately 5:03 p.m., Clarksdale Police Department officers responded to a disturbance at the Friars Point Convenience Store, located at 201 McGuire Cove in Clarksdale, Mississippi. During the response, police escalated an altercation with 32-year-old Ladarius Walls. Police alleged that Walls fired at the officers, injuring Lieutenant Bradley Hillhouse. Police opened fire, killing Walls. Lieutenant Hillhouse was transported to the hospital and recovered uneventfully.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the incident, with findings to be shared with the Attorney General’s Office for review.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Ladarius Walls)
Injuries: 1 (Lieutenant Bradley Hillhouse)

https://www.pressregister.com/top-stories-local-content-state-communities-crime-politics/clarksdale-policeman-shot-exchange

https://wreg.com/news/mid-south/one-dead-officer-wounded-in-clarksdale-ms-shootout/

https://www.wlbt.com/2024/08/03/1-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-clarksdale/

https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/08/02/shootout-with-police-leaves-1-suspect-dead-officer-injured-mbi-investigates/

https://www.pressregister.com/top-stories-local-content-state-communities-crime-politics/clarksdale-policeman-shot-exchange

https://wreg.com/news/clarksdale-ids-wounded-officer-will-ask-feds-for-help-with-shootings/

On July 20, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Biloxi Police Department officers responded to a call for service on Lakeview Boulevard in Biloxi, Mississippi. Upon arrival, officers encountered 42-year-old Jason Moore, who allegedly pointed a weapon toward them. Police opened fire, striking Moore. He was transported to a local hospital and died from his injuries.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the incident, with findings to be shared with the Attorney General’s Office for review.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Jason Moore)

https://www.yahoo.com/news/officers-biloxi-pd-shoot-suspect-150329464.html
https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/07/20/one-man-is-dead-in-shooting-involving-mississippi-police-officer-early-saturday-morning/
https://www.supertalk.fm/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-biloxi/

On June 25, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., 66-year-old Arthur Earl Cleveland was operating a tractor on Highway 82 near Hatchcock Road in Winona, Mississippi. At the same time, a Montgomery County Sheriff's Department patrol vehicle was traveling westbound on Highway 82. The patrol vehicle collided with the rear of Cleveland's tractor, causing him to be ejected from the vehicle. Cleveland sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The deputy was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident.

https://www.dps.ms.gov/crash-reports
https://www.clarkwilliamsfuneralhome.com/obituary/Arthur-Cleveland
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ms/vaiden/arthur-cleveland-18255058

On June 8, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Alcorn County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at 5 County Road 575 in Corinth, Mississippi. Upon arrival, deputies observed 39-year-old Jason Michael Sekerak striking his mother, Geraldine Lambert, in the head with an object. Deputies fired a taser, and a deputy opened fire, striking Sekerak. He was transported to Regional One Health in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was pronounced dead on June 11, 2024.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the incident, with findings to be shared with the Attorney General’s Office for review.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Jason Sekerak)
Injuries: 1 (Geraldine Lambert, non-life-threatening)

https://wreg.com/news/local/ms-mother-claims-son-severely-beat-her-before-being-shot-by-deputy/
https://www.magnoliafuneralhome.net/obituaries/jason-sekerak
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ms/rienzi/jason-michael-sekerak-18231484

On June 4, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers from the Flowood Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious individual attempting to break into apartments near Park Circle Drive in Flowood, Mississippi. Upon arrival, officers encountered 27-year-old Preston Johannsen Banks IV. Banks fled on foot, and officers pursued him. During the pursuit, Banks allegedly pointed a firearm at the officers. Police opened fire, fatally striking Banks. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the incident, with findings to be shared with the Attorney General’s Office for review.

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/06/05/one-killed-after-officers-respond-to-suspicious-suspect-breaking-into-mississippi-apartment-complex/
https://www.wjtv.com/news/local-news/one-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-at-flowood-apartment-complex/
https://www.wapt.com/article/mbi-investigating-deadly-shooting-involving-flowood-police/60997243

On May 22, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Gulfport Police Department officers observed a man walking along Dedeaux Road in Gulfport, Mississippi. Officers attempted to make contact, but the individual fled and allegedly presented a weapon. Officers opened fire, fatally wounding the man. He was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the incident, with findings to be shared with the Attorney General’s Office for review.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (George Jones III)
Injuries: None reported

https://www.yahoo.com/news/authorities-confirm-officer-involved-shooting-160438285.html
https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/05/22/mississippi-agents-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-on-gulf-coast/
https://www.wdsu.com/article/gulfport-police-officers-shoot-suspect/60871665

On 05/17/2024, a police pursuit involving the Marshall County Sheriff's Office and the Mississippi Highway Patrol resulted in a fatal crash near South Red Banks Road and Marianna Road in Byhalia, Mississippi. The police chased the fleeing vehicle until it crashed into the car carrying 71-year-old Rosie Jeffries and her husband, Robert Jeffries. Both were killed in the crash.
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The chase was initiated for an allegedly stolen vehicle. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation, with findings to be reviewed by the Marshall County District Attorney's Office.

https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/two-people-die-after-police-chase-in-mississippi-officials-say/article_d4677412-148d-11ef-95a7-cb1c20b5358b.html

On 05/17/2024, a police pursuit involving the Marshall County Sheriff's Office and the Mississippi Highway Patrol resulted in a fatal crash near South Red Banks Road and Marianna Road in Byhalia, Mississippi. The police chased the fleeing vehicle until it crashed into the car carrying 71-year-old Rosie Jeffries and her husband, Robert Jeffries. Both were killed in the crash.
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The chase was initiated for an allegedly stolen vehicle. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation, with findings to be reviewed by the Marshall County District Attorney's Office.

https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/two-people-die-after-police-chase-in-mississippi-officials-say/article_d4677412-148d-11ef-95a7-cb1c20b5358b.html

On May 4, 2024, at approximately 8:00 PM, Gulfport Police Department officers responded to reports of a disturbance near the intersection of 17th Street and Reed Avenue in Gulfport, Mississippi. Officers encountered 27-year-old Kendrall Demar Tate, and an unknown altercation with police ensued. Officers opened fire, killing Tate.
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The specific circumstances of the shooting remain unclear. Police have not disclosed whether Tate was armed or provided details about the nature of the disturbance call.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent review of the incident, with findings to be submitted to the Harrison County District Attorney's Office.
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Family members have expressed deep sorrow over Tate's sudden passing and are seeking clarity regarding the events leading to his shooting. They have called for transparency from law enforcement agencies and are awaiting the results of the ongoing investigation.
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The Gulfport Police Department has not released the identities of the officers involved or clarified the exact sequence of events that led to the shooting.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Kendrall Demar Tate)

https://www.smithfh.net/obituary/kendrall-tate
https://www.yahoo.com/news/identity-pending-man-died-during-135510361.html
https://www.supertalk.fm/gulfport-officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation/

On March 31, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., deputies from the Rankin County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance on Walker Drive in Florence, Mississippi. Deputies encountered 33-year-old Justin Kitchen, who was reportedly threatening family members.
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Police stated that Kitchen fired a shot. Deputies opened fire, striking him. He was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/mississippi-man-shot-dead-firing-deputies
https://www.wlbt.com/video/2024/04/02/man-killed-after-officer-involved-shooting-rankin-county-identified/
https://www.wapt.com/article/one-dead-following-a-gunfire-exchange-with-rankin-county-deputies/60353284

On March 21, 2024, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Leland Police Department officers responded to a call reporting two individuals who were possibly armed outside of a residence on Davis Lane in Leland, Mississippi. Upon arrival, officers encountered 15-year-old Kadarius Smith, who fled the scene on foot.
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During the pursuit, an officer followed Smith in a patrol car. According to the police report, Smith "ran out in front of" the vehicle, and the officer "could not stop the patrol unit immediately," resulting in Smith being struck by the vehicle on Huddleston Street. Smith was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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An autopsy revealed that Smith suffered massive blunt head trauma, a fractured skull, and additional severe injuries. His death was ruled accidental. However, family members and civil rights attorney Ben Crump have disputed the official account, stating that Smith was struck from behind and had police cruiser tire marks on his back.
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The family has called for transparency and accountability, demanding justice for Kadarius Smith. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent review of the incident, and findings will be submitted to the District Attorney’s Office for further evaluation.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/leland-mississippi-teen-kadarius-smith-police-cruisers-rcna145691
https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2024/07/17/kadarius-smith-17-autopsy-report-released-after-leland-ms-death/74440039007/
https://www.people.com/kadarius-smith-struck-police-cruiser-mississippi-8679610

On March 4, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Jackson Police Department officers responded to a shooting on Barrett Avenue near Washington Avenue in Jackson, Mississippi. Upon arrival, officers found 21-year-old Siris Catchings deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. Witnesses reported that the shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute involving Catchings' wife and identified 21-year-old Joshua Taylor as the shooter.
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Following the incident, authorities initiated a manhunt for Joshua Taylor. On March 12, law enforcement officers located Taylor at the Super 8 Motel on Dunn Ratcliff Road NW in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Before officers could apprehend him, Taylor released a 16-year-old girl who was with him and then shot himself. He was initially treated at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven and later transferred to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Taylor succumbed to his injuries on March 15.
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The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and the Jackson Police Department, is conducting an investigation.

https://www.wjtv.com/news/local-news/man-wanted-for-jackson-homicide-dies-days-after-shooting/
https://www.dailyleader.com/2024/03/25/murder-suspect-caught-in-brookhaven-has-died/
https://www.wapt.com/article/man-killed-following-ongoing-dispute-over-woman-in-west-jackson/60083031

On March 10, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a deputy from the Stone County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call at the Dollar General store located at 1543 U.S. 49 in Perkinston, Mississippi.
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Upon arrival, the deputy encountered 52-year-old Perry L. Stephens Jr., who reportedly fired a gun, striking the deputy in the arm. The deputy opened fire, and in the ensuing exchange of bullets, it was not immediately clear who shot Stephens. Authorities "believe" that Stephens died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Autopsy results should have clarified this but were not released by police.
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Additionally, a woman, 44-year-old Kimberly D. Kennedy, was found deceased at the location and is believed to have been shot by Stephens.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent review.

https://www.wlbt.com/2024/03/10/two-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-dollar-general-perkinston/
https://www.wlox.com/2024/03/11/serious-amount-gunfire-investigation-continues-after-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-perkinston/
https://www.wlox.com/video/2024/03/11/ms-public-safety-commissioner-addresses-details-perkinston-officer-involving-shooting/

On March 1, 2024, a Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department deputy initiated a traffic stop on Poplar Springs Drive in Meridian, Mississippi, targeting a suspected drunk driver. During the stop, the male passenger was asked to exit the vehicle. Upon exiting, the passenger allegedly fired a weapon at the deputy, causing non-fatal injuries. The deputy returned fire, fatally wounding the passenger. The driver was arrested without further incident or injury. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent review of the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Male passenger)
Injuries: 1 (Deputy)

https://www.wtok.com/2024/03/02/driver-dead-deputy-injured-after-traffic-stop-n-hills-street/
https://www.supertalk.fm/deputy-injured-suspect-killed-in-meridian-shooting/
https://www.wjtv.com/news/state/mississippi-deputy-injured-in-shooting-passenger-killed/

On February 21, 2024, deputies from the DeSoto County Sheriff's Department were involved in a vehicle pursuit near U.S. 61, south of MS 3, in Lake Cormorant, Mississippi. Deputies executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, bringing the pursued vehicle to a stop.
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When the vehicle stopped, deputies released K-9 Officer Luca after the driver, who was identified as 38-year-old Jamarcus Brown. Brown allegedly fired a shot at the attacking dog. Deputies opened fire on Brown, killing him.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent review of the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Jamarcus Brown)
Injuries: 1 (K-9 Officer Luca, deceased)

https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/02/21/mbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-desoto-county/
https://www.wlox.com/2024/02/22/deputies-shoot-kill-man-who-fatally-shot-k9-officer/
https://www.supertalk.fm/suspect-dead-police-k-9-injured-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-desoto-county/

On February 17, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Tupelo Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence call near Abby Lane in Tupelo, Mississippi.
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Upon arrival, officers encountered a man with a gun. The man retreated into a wooded area. Police deployed the Tupelo Police Department Special Operations Group. Police found the man, who allegedly pointed a gun. Officers opened fire and shot and killed him.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent review.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Male individual)
Injuries: None reported

https://www.wapt.com/article/mbi-investigating-police-shooting-at-a-home-in-tupelo/46837914
https://www.wjtv.com/news/state/suspect-killed-during-tupelo-officer-involved-shooting/
https://darkhorsepressnow.com/suspect-dead-in-tupelo-line-of-duty-shooting/

On February 5, 2024, officers from the Byram Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on 64-year-old Michael Reed on Interstate 55 in Byram, Mississippi, for a bond violation. Police escalated a pursuit that continued into Brandon, Mississippi, and ended on Highway 18 near Brown Bottling Group.
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When police approached the vehicle, they alleged that Reed died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting a review of the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Michael Reed)

https://www.wjtv.com/news/local-news/chase-ends-on-highway-18-in-brandon/
https://www.supertalk.fm/suspect-dead-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-following-police-chase-in-brandon/
https://www.wapt.com/article/suspect-involved-in-police-chase-dies-of-apparent-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-mbi-says/46652067

On January 4, 2024, at approximately 5:15 p.m., George County Sheriff's Deputy Jeremy Malone conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Route 98 in the Rocky Creek community of George County, Mississippi.
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During the stop, the driver, identified as 43-year-old Rickey Powell, allegedly shot and killed Deputy Malone. Powell then drove away. Law enforcement pursued Powell through George, Greene, and Perry counties, ending near Beaumont, Mississippi, where Powell was shot and killed by police.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent review of the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 2
Deputy Jeremy Malone
Rickey Powell

https://www.wjtv.com/news/state/update-george-county-sheriffs-deputy-suspect-killed/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mississippi-deputy-jeremy-malone-killed-traffic-stop-suspect-killed-police-chase-george-county/
https://www.apnews.com/article/deputy-shot-killed-chase-george-county-mississippi-2daaaa4cd346910fea2a7246f8cd11f5

A deputy driving a Chevy Tahoe hit and killed a pedestrian. The pedestrian has not been named.

https://www.wapt.com/article/pedestrian-struck-and-killed-by-hinds-county-deputy/46254290#