Oxford releases name of man killed in shooting by police
February 11, 2021 GMT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) Police in Mississippi have released the name of a man who died after at least one officer shot him.
Oxford Police Chief Jeff McCutchen said Tuesday that the man was Clay Tatum, 38 of Abbeville, Mississippi.
Hours before the release of Tatum’s name, the Oxford Police Department said on Twitter that one of its officers attempted a traffic stop at about 11:30 p.m. Monday, the driver fled and a pursuit started.
According to the Oxford Eagle, McCutchen said Tatum drove outside the city limits, the police officer called for assistance and continued the pursuit. Tatum eventually pulled the vehicle over and fled to a nearby home. A police dog unsuccessfully tried to catch him.
Silver Alert canceled for 81-year-old Horn Lake man last seen Wednesday morning Oscar Boggs, 81 (Source: MBI) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | February 11, 2021 at 10:51 AM CST - Updated February 11 at 6:45 PM
HORN LAKE, Miss. (WMC) - Horn Lake police found Oscar Boggs safe in Jackson, Tn., according to official documents.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert Thursday for an elderly Desoto County man.
Oscar Earl Boggs, 81 of Horn Lake, was last seen around 9 a.m. Wednesday near 3730 Warrington Drive. He was last believed to be driving a 2021 red 4x4 Toyota Tacoma north on Highway 61 near Clarksdale.
Suspect shot, killed by Gulfport police during hostage situation, say authorities
Suspect shot by police during domestic hostage situation in Gulfport By WLOX Staff | February 11, 2021 at 6:19 AM CST - Updated February 11 at 8:43 AM
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting following a hostage situation in Gulfport.
According to police, officers were called at 1:40 a.m. on Thursday to a house in the 100 block of David Street in reference to a domestic dispute. A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting following a hostage situation in Gulfport. According to police, officers were called at 1:40 a.m. on Thursday to a house in the 100 block of David Street in reference to a domestic dispute.