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Hattiesburg Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation by Mississippi Bureau of Investigation

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Hattiesburg on June 3, 2024. An altercation during the transport of subjects led to injuries and the discharge of a weapon by a Task Force Officer.

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Both the agent and subject were transported to a local 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.

Details of the Hattiesburg Officer-Involved Shooting

An agent and task force officer (TFO) were transporting two subjects to the Federal Courthouse in
Hattiesburg, Mississippi. During transportation, an altercation occurred between the agent and one
of the subjects resulting in the agent receiving injuries. The Task Force Officer discharged his weapon striking the subject.

Investigation Process

Both the agent and subject were transported to a local 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.

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-
involved shooting involving the Drug Enforcement Agency that occurred on June 3rd, 2024.

Details of the Hattiesburg Officer-Involved Shooting

An agent and task force officer (TFO) were transporting two subjects to the Federal Courthouse in
Hattiesburg, Mississippi. During transportation, an altercation occurred between the agent and one
of the subjects resulting in the agent receiving injuries. The Task Force Officer discharged his weapon striking the subject.

Investigation Process

Both the agent and subject were transported to a local 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.

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