MBI INVESTIGATING OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN DESOTO COUNTY

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer- involved shooting involving the Desoto County Sheriff’s Department that occurred on February 21st, 2024, near U.S. 61, South of MS 3 in Lake Cormorant, Mississippi.

Deputies with the sheriff’s department were involved in a vehicle pursuit when deputies initiated a PIT maneuver on the subject’s vehicle. The vehicle then came to a stop and a K9 was released, the subject discharged a weapon, striking the K9. Deputies then discharged their weapons, striking the subject.

The subject received fatal injuries. The officers involved did not receive any serious physical injuries. The K9 received serious injuries and is being treated at a local veterinary hospital. This information is preliminary and 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.