Thursday, June 1, 2023

Former Ridgeland Police Chief Killed in Brandon Shootout

The Brandon shootout reported below ended in more tragedy. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued the following statement. 

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving Madison Police Department that occurred on June 1st, 2023, at a residence in the Crossgates neighborhood in Brandon, Mississippi. This incident is ongoing from an officer involved shooting that occurred earlier this morning with a Brandon Police Officer being shot, but now in stable condition.

While attempting to enter the residence where the subject was barricaded, an officer from Madison Police Department received fatal injuries. The subject also received fatal 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.

The fallen officer is former Ridgeland Police Chief Randy Tyler.  JJ offers its condolences to his family and loved ones.  He was very devoted to them.  Rest in peace, warrior, you protected us all. 




 

39 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry. Praying for his family.

Anonymous said...

No words.

Anonymous said...

My sincere prayers of comfort for his loved ones, in a time when there can be none. I am so sorry for their loss.

A selfless servant who put the community's safety above his own is truly a loss for us all.

Phillip Auttonberry said...

My most sincere condolences to the family.

Anonymous said...

He was a really good guy. Condolences.

Anonymous said...

He was a fine man and raised some good kids. He didn't deserve to go out this way.

Anonymous said...

Why exactly was Madison PD in Brandon? Sheriff Bailey has swat and armored vehicles to take the guy out. I'm confused!

Kingfish said...

Police got on radio this morning asked for help. Various agencies responded.

MSH said...

Law enforcement agencies have interagency agreements to support each other in circumstances like this morning.

Anonymous said...

Thoughts and prayers

Anonymous said...

A senseless tragedy. Praying for the officer's family and those whose lives he touched. May they be comforted and supported in a special way bye a caring community.

Anonymous said...

Assumptions here but thinking there would have been a wife or sig/other along with some kids, there's gonna be a lifetime of nightmares for several families that'll relive this tragedy forever.

So sad.

Anonymous said...

That picture of the fallen officer brought tears to my eyes.

Anonymous said...

150 rounds massive gunfight to advance into, such life risking brave heroism usually avoidable. Gratitude for ultimate sacrifice.

Anonymous said...

He was one of the good guys. Lifetime of committed law enforcement. So sad that lost his life this way.

Anonymous said...

Heart wrenching for this family. Praying for them all.

Anonymous said...

suspect was only 22

Anonymous said...

Thank you Kingfish for your reporting. I just watched WLBT's report at noon and the reporter was standing by the side of the road whining that she didn't have many details including the names of the dead and wounded because the police hadn't given her any information. Good grief! This is a tragedy and the dead officer was well-known and gave his life protecting us against this evil. Our prayers for the dead officer and the wounded and their families. And our thanks to you for your reporting.

Anonymous said...

For all of us that you protect we need no explanation! 1 Samuel 2:30 says it all. God used his people to protect us and God too protected him. It was just not the way most expected. God called home another faithful servant & removed him from the evil we face daily.RIP loving servant

Anonymous said...

For ever person that (rightly) criticized the Uvalde police response...I hope you understand and praise these brave law enforcement officers in Mississippi.

I cannot imagine doing their job.

Anonymous said...

Prayers sent.

Anonymous said...

RIP Chief Tyler.

Anonymous said...

I hate to see any officer harmed. I am so sorry for this loss. My prayers to all of his family and friends. Rest in the Lord's hands.

Anonymous said...

@106 pm: do you know the suspects name?

Anonymous said...

All you libtards who still think police are the problem in society today need to STFUp! Y’all and your criminal family and friends are the problem!

Anonymous said...

Why in the world would they try to enter the residence? Shoot some tear gas, light the house on fire.... he will come out eventually.

Anonymous said...

The only way this is going to stop is anytime someone attempts to use a weapon against and officer is to kill them. This is the only thing that is going to stop this and to hell with what the woke ass liberal media says about it and any of these so called groups. This officer was as a good a man as you would have ever known.

Anonymous said...

2:00, Brandon PD Released a statement naming the suspect as Gabriel Matthew Wilson. He did not live in the home.

Anonymous said...

Society has indeed gone to shit.

Anonymous said...

A former chief kicking in doors? I agree with the tear gas comment.

Anonymous said...

@2:10 PM - To rescue to hostage. Try to keep up.

Anonymous said...

A good man. He will be missed.

Hookah said...

This would have been a good time to deploy the MRAP.

Anonymous said...

Just like ll:38 said....

A fine man that raised good his children right.

Prayers to his entire family.

Anonymous said...

This incident will long be a training exercise in how NOT to diffuse a domestic call. One of, if not THE, most dangerous and volatile of all calls that warrant immediate LEO response.

The perps in these circumstances are wired, angry, emotional, torqued, aggressive and hostile...Feeling they have nothing to lose they are aggressive and willing to kill anything in their path or line of sight. They're also OK with being dead.

Anonymous said...

Y'all, he didn't kick in the door... he was shot while out in the street like all the other LEOs... was behind something.

Anonymous said...

Police don't run in, they are horrible and cowardly.
Police do run in, they are dumb and should have known better.

Yall just need to join the force since you could clearly do better in life and death scenarios than me or the trained officers.

Also yes, moot point here since he was not shot while breaching the home.

Anonymous said...

@8:21AM - You nailed it. To all of the trolls commenting on this blog and armchair quarterbacking this disaster, y'all need to shut the hell up. If you haven't worn a badge and taken a bullet, you have no clue. Personally, I'm going to refrain from comment about it other than to offer condolences because I wasn't there.

Know why? Because I've done both. The day can go straight to hell in seconds.

Anonymous said...

12:34 is 'going to refrain from comment', but only after he comments.



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