05-11-2015, 08:55 AM
TWO OFFICERS DOWN IN MISSISSIPPI -- UPDATE
The Incident
Officer Deen had pulled over the car containing the Banks brothers and Joanie Holloway on Saturday night in a routine traffic stop.
Mayor Johnny DuPree said that Deen probably saw something suspicious and then called in for back-up. He was shot and killed by Marvin Banks, as was Officer Tate when he arrived on the scene.
The suspects then allegedly stole the police cruiser and took off. Later, two passerbys came upon the fallen officers who were still clinging to life. The officers died at the hospital shortly thereafter.
Another Suspect Arrested
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A fourth person was arrested yesterday for accessory after the fact, ^ 28-year-old Cornelius Clark. I don't think he was in the car on Saturday night, so he more likely assisted the trio in hiding or destroying evidence, IMO. I won't be surprised to see his charges reduced or dropped later if Clark gives up all he knows and agrees to testify against the other three suspects.
The Charges
Today the suspects will appear in court.
-Joanie Calloway is charged with two counts of capital murder.
-Marvin Banks also faces two counts of capital murder, along with counts of grand theft auto and felon in possession of a firearm.
-Curtis Banks is charged with two counts of accessory after the fact of capital murder.
- Cornelius Clark is accused of obstructing justice.
Paying Tribute
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Young Officer Tate was close to his parents and had always wanted to be a policeman, his father said in a statement. Officer Benjamin Deen was married with two children.
It's been 30 years since an officer was killed on the job in Hattiesburg. Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said he and his wife, Deborah, were mourning the officers' deaths.
"This should remind us to thank all law enforcement for their unwavering service to protect and serve. May God keep them all in the hollow of his hand," he said in a statement.
A memorial for the officers will be held this afternoon.
Ref: http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/10/us/mississ...shot-dead/
The Incident
Officer Deen had pulled over the car containing the Banks brothers and Joanie Holloway on Saturday night in a routine traffic stop.
Mayor Johnny DuPree said that Deen probably saw something suspicious and then called in for back-up. He was shot and killed by Marvin Banks, as was Officer Tate when he arrived on the scene.
The suspects then allegedly stole the police cruiser and took off. Later, two passerbys came upon the fallen officers who were still clinging to life. The officers died at the hospital shortly thereafter.
Another Suspect Arrested
A fourth person was arrested yesterday for accessory after the fact, ^ 28-year-old Cornelius Clark. I don't think he was in the car on Saturday night, so he more likely assisted the trio in hiding or destroying evidence, IMO. I won't be surprised to see his charges reduced or dropped later if Clark gives up all he knows and agrees to testify against the other three suspects.
The Charges
Today the suspects will appear in court.
-Joanie Calloway is charged with two counts of capital murder.
-Marvin Banks also faces two counts of capital murder, along with counts of grand theft auto and felon in possession of a firearm.
-Curtis Banks is charged with two counts of accessory after the fact of capital murder.
- Cornelius Clark is accused of obstructing justice.
Paying Tribute
Young Officer Tate was close to his parents and had always wanted to be a policeman, his father said in a statement. Officer Benjamin Deen was married with two children.
It's been 30 years since an officer was killed on the job in Hattiesburg. Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said he and his wife, Deborah, were mourning the officers' deaths.
"This should remind us to thank all law enforcement for their unwavering service to protect and serve. May God keep them all in the hollow of his hand," he said in a statement.
A memorial for the officers will be held this afternoon.
Ref: http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/10/us/mississ...shot-dead/