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One person shot in the chest on Adams Road, sheriff says

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By Howard Ballou , Emma GillMegan Nisbet
| WLBT-TV (Jackson, MS)
RANKIN CO., Miss. (WLBT) - The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after one person was shot in the chest Friday evening. The shooting occurred in the 100 block of Adams Road, almost into the 200 block. According to Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey, the victim is “still breathing right now” and it is believed the suspect left the scene. The victim is in the process of receiving medical treatment and information about the suspect is developing, Bailey added.
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Husband and wife killed, teen suspect in custody after Simpson County standoff

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By Howard Ballou , Emma GillMegan Nisbet, Christopher Fields
| WTVA-TV (Tupelo, MS)
SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - UPDATE: The couple killed during a standoff in Simpson County on Wednesday has been identified as Billy Blair, 74, and his wife, Virginia Carol Blair, 71, according to the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office. The identities were released on Thursday. Two people are dead and one person is in custody after a standoff in Simpson County Wednesday afternoon.
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SWAT responding after deputy shot in Simpson County

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By Howard Ballou 
| WLOX-TV (Biloxi, MS)
SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Rankin County SWAT is responding to an active shooter incident. This according to Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey, who said the Rankin County SWAT team is assisting Simpson County officials at the scene located in the 100 block of W.L. Blair Circle in Mendenhall. Sheriff Bailey said one deputy has been shot, and other deputies and civilians have been “pinned down by gunfire.” The sheriff said authorities are working to evacuate pinned-down deputies and civilians.
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