SUMMARY: Two people in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi were indicted in connection to a deadly shooting of 17-year-old Tristian Calmes. Jermarion Elliott was charged with first-degree murder, while Tatiyana Brooks was charged with first-degree murder, accessory after the fact of first-degree murder, and tampering with evidence for helping Elliott after the homicide. The shooting occurred in July 2023 on Finley Drive following an argument. No trial date has been set yet. The charges were brought by a grand jury indictment, and updates can be followed on Facebook.

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SUMMARY: Former law enforcement officer Brett McAlpin, part of a group known as the “Goon Squad,” has filed an appeal for his sentencing on federal charges related to the torturing of two Black men. The victims were subjected to racially motivated violence, including stun guns, sexual assault, and racist slurs. The group of officers burst into a home without a warrant, assaulted the victims, and planted evidence to cover up their actions. The incidents led to federal and state charges against the officers, with the victims calling for the resignation of the Rankin County Sheriff and filing a civil lawsuit against the department.

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SUMMARY: Crystal Springs police are looking for 20-year-old Demarionta' Wilson, who allegedly tried to hit officers with his vehicle before fleeing during a traffic stop on April 13. Wilson is wanted for two counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and felony fleeing. He is believed to be residing in Jackson. The incident resulted in a crash at the intersection of West Railroad Avenue and North Pat Harrison Drive, injuring one officer who was later released from the hospital. Anyone with information on Wilson's whereabouts is urged to contact the Crystal Springs Police Department.

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