Update: Last suspect was arrested.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued the following statement.
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) announced the arrests of 11 individuals in connection with the September 7, 2026, officer-involved shooting that claimed the life of Claiborne County Deputy Terran Bailey.
Deputy Bailey was attempting to disperse a large crowd during the early morning hours of September 7th when he was shot and pronounced dead later at the hospital.
The following 11 individuals were arrested and charged with First Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Conspiracy to Commit Murder:
- 26-year-old, Adolphous Butler
- 19-year-old, Demond Hunt
- 21-year-old, Emanuel Jackson
- 24-year-old, Jordan Lighter
- 24-year-old, Yehoiada Marshall
- 23-year-old, Keith Miller
- 19-year-old, Marqueese Richards
- 19-year-old, Eli Okonner Robinson
- 24-year-old, Kearuis Stimage
- 20-year-old, Alvin Truitt
- 18-year-old, Shedrick Wallace
“Today’s arrests reflect the determination and collaboration of law enforcement at every level to pursue justice for Deputy Bailey, his family and the community he served,” said Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell. “I am grateful to every investigator, agent, and officer who worked tirelessly on this case. We will continue working together to hold those responsible for violent crime accountable and keep Mississippians safe.”
The arrests are the result of a coordinated investigation and enforcement effort involving the Hinds Metro SWAT Team, Hinds County Sheriff’s Department, Warren County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Bureau of Narcotics, and Homeland Security), Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and U.S. Marshals Service.
“The FBI stands with our partners in Mississippi law enforcement in ensuring those responsible for the tragic death of Deputy Terrian Bailey are brought to justice. Deputy Bailey courageously served his community, confronting danger with unwavering commitment. Today’s arrests reflect the FBI’s determination to hold accountable those who spread fear and demonstrated a callous disregard for life. Deputy Bailey’s service and sacrifice will continue to guide the FBI and all Mississippi law enforcement as we work together to protect the communities he proudly served,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert A. Eikhoff.
“ATF joins the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Claiborne County and our local, state and federal law enforcement partners in mourning the tragic loss of Deputy Bailey,” said ATF Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jason Denham. “ATF remains committed to providing every available resource and investigative capability to support this investigation and help ensure that all those responsible for this heinous act are held accountable through our justice system.”
This investigation remains open and ongoing. Additional information will be released as appropriate and when it will not compromise the integrity of the investigation. Upon completing the investigation, agents will share their findings with the District Attorney's Office. This information is preliminary and subject to change.
All individuals charged are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
4 comments:
Going to have to build more prisons!
Going out on a limb and predicting there's a 50% chance at least one of the accused was already bonded out on a felony gun charge.
I guess these geniuses won't be able to enjoy their Rhodes Scholarships.
Dust off "old sparky."
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