SUMMARY: An attempted traffic stop in Tupelo, Mississippi led to a brief chase and standoff at a busy intersection. Police tried to stop a red GMC Blazer for a traffic violation, but the driver fled and eventually stopped after hitting another vehicle. The driver threatened to harm himself with a knife and firearm, leading to a two-hour negotiation before peacefully surrendering. The driver was taken to NMMC for evaluation, and no one was injured in the incident. The area was closed to traffic during the standoff, and updates can be found on Facebook.

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