Hinds County Deputy Martin Shields, Jr., was tragically killed in a shooting at a residence in Terry, Mississippi on Sunday evening. The incident occurred while responding to a domestic call, where 42-year-old Eric Brown allegedly shot and killed Shields. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is currently handling the case, but it is unclear if Brown is in custody at this time.
Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones confirmed that another individual also died inside the house during the incident. According to Jones, there does not appear to be an active threat involving Brown at this time. Shields had been working for the sheriff’s office for approximately nine months before the incident occurred.
This tragic event has left the Terry community in shock and mourning the loss of Deputy Shields. The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office will be providing support and resources to the Shields family during this difficult time. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and the authorities are working to determine the circumstances that led to this senseless act of violence.
The community is urged to come forward with any information they may have regarding the incident to help bring justice to Deputy Shields. The sheriff’s office is also reminding the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
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