George County deputy dead in shooting in Lucedale

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the George County Sheriff’s Department that occurred on January 4th, 2024.

A George County Sheriff’s Deputy initiated a traffic stop with a subject at a location on Highway 98 in Lucedale, Mississippi. While the deputy was approaching the vehicle, the subject fatally shot the deputy and fled the scene. Multiple agencies were made aware of this incident and began to respond. The Mississippi Highway Patrol and George County Sheriff’s Department engaged the subject near Beaumont, Mississippi, where multiple rounds were fired. The subject received fatal injuries at this location.

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.