Mississippi Officers Killed by Suspect With Long Criminal History

By Tactical-Life

While responding to a call, two Mississippi officers were shot and killed by an alleged suspect with a long criminal history.

According to the Clarion Ledger, Cpl. Zach Moak and Patrolman James White of the Brookhaven Police Department exchanged shots with Marquis Aaron Flowers around 5 a.m. on Saturday morning. And despite wearing bulletproof vests, both received life-threatening injuries. However, they also wounded Flowers in the exchange. Emergency personnel took Flowers to the local hospital, where he is awaiting charges.

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“Two heroes lost their lives today,” said Police Chief Kenneth Collins at a news conference. “They responded to the call and another was under fire, and that’s when the officer jumped in to help. They’re both heroes.”

Supposedly, Flowers is a member of the Gangster Disciples, a gang formed in Chicago in the 60s. Over the years, he has had several run-ins with police, according to The Daily Leader. This includes a 2017 high-speed chase, which he performed while wearing an ankle monitor. At the time, Flowers was on probation for vehicle burglary in Lincoln …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life