The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street.
Agents with the U.S. Marshal Service were attempting to serve a warrant for rape on a subject at a residence in Indianola. Upon arrival to the residence, the suspect displayed a weapon toward the agents. An agent then discharged his weapon striking the suspect, causing fatal injury. Agents involved did not sustain any serious physical injuries.
MBI is currently assessing this critical incident and gathering evidence. Upon completing the investigation, agents will share their findings with the Attorney General’s Office. According to MBI, this information is preliminary and subject to change.
Additional information may be provided at a later time.
The name of the suspect has not yet been provided.
