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A Mississippi jury rules officers justified in fatal 2017 shooting after police went to wrong house

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www.wjtv.com – AP – 2023-09-17 14:57:33

SUMMARY: A jury in Oxford, Mississippi, has ruled in favor of two who fatally shot a man while serving a warrant at the wrong house. The officers had been sued for violating the of Ismael Lopez, but the jury concluded that their use of force was not excessive. The case gained attention because the of Southaven had initially argued that Lopez had no civil rights because he was living in the US illegally. However, a judge later rejected this argument, stating that constitutional rights apply to all persons. The city and police chief were dismissed from the case earlier.

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Mississippi student found with pellet gun at bus stop

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-09-19 10:50:25

SUMMARY: On September 18, a student from South Park Elementary in Vicksburg, Mississippi, who was already suspended, was found with a pellet gun at a bus stop. from the Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) reported that no were harmed during the incident and that local authorities were alerted. The identity of the student has not been disclosed. The situation underscores concerns regarding safety in schools and at school-related locations.

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School bus crash reported in Lowndes County

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www.wcbi.com – Kealy Shields – 2024-09-19 10:33:36

SUMMARY: In Lowndes County, Mississippi, another school bus was rear-ended on September 19, marking the third incident involving school buses this academic year. The latest crash occurred at a stop sign at Stadium and Yorkville Road, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Earlier incidents included a bus being rear-ended in August by an allegedly intoxicated driver and another collision on Highway 69 South where a bus and car side-swiped each other. Thankfully, there were no -threatening injuries from any of these , according to local .

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Pedestrian killed on Medgar Evers Boulevard in Jackson

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-09-19 08:51:31

SUMMARY: A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in , Mississippi, on September 18, around 8:00 p.m. The incident occurred in the 3200 block of Medgar Evers Boulevard as the 42-year-old victim attempted to cross the road. He was hit by a white 2000 Nissan Frontier pickup truck. Detective Tommie Brown reported that the driver was interviewed at the scene, but it remains unclear whether charges will be filed. The identity of the victim has not yet been released.

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