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Ex-boyfriend killed after breaking into Petal woman’s home, police say
SUMMARY: In Petal, Mississippi, a man was killed after breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home on West 10th Avenue around 3:15 a.m. on Friday, July 5. According to Petal Police, a woman called stating her ex-boyfriend was aggressively banging on her door before forcing his way inside. Another adult male in the home shot the ex-boyfriend, who was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Petal Police Chief Matthew Hiatt confirmed that the deceased has not been identified, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Highway Patrol had a busy July 4 enforcement period, with significant increases in most categories compared to last year. Troopers issued over 6,400 tickets and arrested 149 individuals for impaired driving. They investigated 141 crashes, four of which were fatal, occurring in Pearl River, Scott, Sunflower, and Pike counties. Last year's shorter enforcement period saw over 4,400 citations and 53 DUI arrests but also four fatal crashes. This year's period spanned from the morning of July 4 to midnight on Sunday. For updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and X.
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SUMMARY: Jackson police released surveillance images of a man suspected in the kidnapping of a 7-month-old girl taken from a running car at a Shell gas station on Beasley Road. The child's mother left the car running when a masked man drove off with it. The vehicle was later found abandoned outside Brent's Drugs in the Fondren neighborhood with the unharmed baby inside. An Amber Alert was initiated but resolved before its issuance. Police are considering charges against the mother and are still searching for the suspect. Information can be provided to Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
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SUMMARY: Reservoir firefighters responded to a fire at a Rankin County home on Turtle Lane around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024. The homeowners noticed the fire on the back porch but managed to escape safely. The fire quickly spread throughout the house, reaching the attic and causing the roof to collapse. Firefighters are still investigating the cause of the fire. Photos provided by the Reservoir Fire Department show significant damage to the property. For more local news, visit WJTV's website.
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