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MBI: One injured following officer-involved shooting in Gulfport

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9 months ago

July 28, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-28 09:43:02

SUMMARY: Good morning, I’m Maya Turner. In Gulfport, an officer-involved shooting has resulted in one person hospitalized. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigations is overseeing the case, which began when Gulfport police responded to a suicide threat on Church Street. The suspect displayed a gun upon the officers’ arrival, prompting them to return fire, leading to serious injuries for the suspect. Fortunately, no officers were harmed in the incident. This marks the second consecutive weekend of officer-involved shootings on the coast.

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-30 10:17:23

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-04-30 08:06:33

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-30 06:48:11

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