1 killed in officer-involved shooting at Walmart in Mississippi

RICHLAND, Miss. — One particular person was killed throughout an officer-involved taking pictures at a Walmart in Mississippi on Wednesday, authorities stated.

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Brokers with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation stated the taking pictures occurred at a retailer in Richland, situated south of Jackson, at about 5:45 p.m. CST, WJTV reported.

In accordance with brokers, the MBI and officers from the Richland Police Division have been responding to an alleged hostage state of affairs, WLBT-TV reported. Initially, officers stated they responded to an incident on the retailer involving a weapon, in keeping with the tv station.

MBI officers stated the suspect concerned within the taking pictures is useless, WJTV reported. Officers stated there aren’t any different recognized accidents.

The MBI stated it could share its findings with the state’s legal professional normal’s workplace when its investigation is full, in keeping with the tv station.

“We will affirm it’s an officer-involved taking pictures at Walmart round 5:45 p.m.,” Allison Clark, a spokesperson for the Richland Police Division, instructed WLBT. “Walmart is cleared and safe.”

Clark added that the shop was closed after the taking pictures. It was unclear whether or not the shop can be open on Thursday.

It was unclear what led to the taking pictures. The id of the shooter has not been launched.

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