Crime
Hinds County Deputy Martin Shields shot and killed in Terry, Suspect found deceased
Hinds County, MS – A Hinds County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy was shot and killed Sunday evening while responding to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on Midway Road in Terry.
According to an official press release, Deputy Martin Shields, Jr., 37, was dispatched to the home when he was fatally shot by Eric Brown, 42 upon arrival.
Shields, who had been with HCSO for approximately nine months, had prior experience in law enforcement beyond his tenure with the department.
Sheriff Tyree Jones confirmed Shields’ tragic passing in the line of duty and extended condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
Authorities also reported that an unidentified Black male, believed to be connected to the domestic incident, was found deceased inside the home.
The details surrounding his death remain under investigation.
A Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert issued for Eric Brown has since been canceled. Sheriff Jones stated that there is no ongoing threat involving Brown at this time.
The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office, along with SWAT teams, remains on the scene as the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) leads the ongoing inquiry into the incident.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office at (601) 352-1521.
Crime
Video shows moment gunfire erupts at Fifth Avenue Park in Conway
Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while nine others sustained injuries.
CONWAY, AR — A community gathering turned tragic Sunday evening when gunfire erupted at Fifth Avenue Park, leaving two people dead and at least nine others injured, according to the Conway Police Department.
The incident occurred in the early evening hours of April 13, prompting a large-scale emergency response.
Cell phone video captured the chaos as shots rang out at the busy park, sending bystanders running for cover.
Police confirmed that a total of eleven people were struck by gunfire.
Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while nine others sustained injuries.
All surviving victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment and are currently listed in stable condition.
At this time, authorities have not released the identities of the deceased or injured, and no suspects have been publicly named.
The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.
“We are asking the public to avoid the area while investigators continue to process the scene and gather evidence,” Conway Police said in a statement. “This is an active investigation, and we are working diligently to determine what led to this senseless act of violence.”
Detectives from the department’s Criminal Investigation Division are urging anyone who witnessed the shooting or may have video footage or relevant information to come forward.
Tips can be shared by calling 501-450-6130. If no one answers, officials request that callers leave a message with their contact details so a detective can return the call.
The Conway Police Department is expected to provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
This remains a developing story. Please check back for additional details as they become available.