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JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer involved shooting involving a Mississippi State Capitol Police Officer that occurred on January
28th, 2024.
At approximately 4:00 p.m. in the area of Porter Street and University Boulevard, Capitol Police
attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver then led the officers on a brief pursuit
before getting out of his vehicle on Winter Street. The subject exited the vehicle with a weapon and
the officers at the scene exchanged gunfire with the subject. The subject received injuries and was
transported to a local hospital. The officers involved did not receive any serious physical injury.
The officers involved were wearing body cameras and the footage is being preserved. The
investigation is ongoing and any information is subject to change.
MBI is currently assessing this critical incident and gathering evidence. Upon completing the
investigation, agents will share their findings with the Attorney General’s Office
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