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Name Not Disclosed

Gender : Male

Age :

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/05/2023

Location : Hwy 49

City : Mendenhall

County : Simpson

State : Mississippi

Agency : Simpson County SO

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Simpson County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call on Highway 545. When police arrived, the man ran to a cemetery, then stole a police vehicle and was chased by police during which time, he struck 2 vehicles with the cruiser. He finally stopped at the Quick Stop gas station on Highway 49 when he exited the police cruiser with an AR-15. It is believed that this may have been the service rifle in the patrol car. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtva.com/news/mbi-investigating-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/article_8eb1ae5c-4db3-11ee-bd2a-9712a09385d7.html

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2023/09/08/suspect-killed-in-shooting-involving-mississippi-deputies-reportedly-led-chase-in-stolen-patrol-vehicle-then-emerged-with-ar-15-rifle/

https://www.wjtv.com/news/local-news/suspect-killed-in-simpson-county-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.wtok.com/2023/09/07/person-shot-killed-by-deputies-simpson-county-gas-station/