Deputy Critically Shot Near Greer's CashSaver, Suspect on the Run
406 S Main St
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Summary
- A Covington County deputy was shot near Greer's CashSaver supermarket in Mount Olive, Mississippi on Monday afternoon, suffering life-threatening injuries, according to WDAM and other local reports.
- The incident began around 2:45 p.m. when deputies attempted a traffic stop on a blue SUV. The vehicle fled, leading to a pursuit. Deputies eventually stopped the car after it got stuck, and the driver exited with his hands up. However, other occupants then exited the SUV and opened fire, per WDAM.
- Authorities issued a Blue Alert and identified two suspects. One, Zykerian Quentavius Magee, 19, turned himself in but has since been cleared and is not considered a suspect.
- The second individual, Cortavion Dewayne Hobbs, 19, remains wanted and is believed to be armed and dangerous. Hobbs is described as a Black man, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair, last seen wearing a camouflage hoodie. He could be in the area of the 200 block of South Bluff Street in Mount Olive, authorities said.
- If you have information on Hobbs' whereabouts, call 911 or the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation at 855-642-5378.
Timeline
"A hero needs your prayers," Gov. Tate Reeves said on X. "Today, a Covington County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot and seriously injured during a traffic stop. Law enforcement is working to bring those responsible to justice."
After authorities issued a Blue Alert for two men believed involved in the shooting, Zykerian Quentavius Magee, 19, turned himself in. He is not considered to be a suspect.
Deputies were able to eventually stop the car after it got stuck, and the driver came out with his hands up. However, other people then exited the SUV and fired shots, per WDAM.
Officials said that an attempted traffic stop on a blue SUV around 2:45 p.m. led to a chase when the car didn't stop, according to WDAM.
Further reports indicate that the deputy was shot during a traffic stop.
Per WHLT, two suspects are sought.
The deputy reportedly suffered life-threatening injuries.
No suspect information has been provided.
A Covington County deputy was shot near a supermarket on Monday afternoon, according to a report from WDAM.
Incident reported at 406 S Main St.
"A hero needs your prayers," Gov. Tate Reeves said on X. "Today, a Covington County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot and seriously injured during a traffic stop. Law enforcement is working to bring those responsible to justice."
After authorities issued a Blue Alert for two men believed involved in the shooting, Zykerian Quentavius Magee, 19, turned himself in. He is not considered to be a suspect.
Deputies were able to eventually stop the car after it got stuck, and the driver came out with his hands up. However, other people then exited the SUV and fired shots, per WDAM.
Officials said that an attempted traffic stop on a blue SUV around 2:45 p.m. led to a chase when the car didn't stop, according to WDAM.
Further reports indicate that the deputy was shot during a traffic stop.
Per WHLT, two suspects are sought.
The deputy reportedly suffered life-threatening injuries.
No suspect information has been provided.
A Covington County deputy was shot near a supermarket on Monday afternoon, according to a report from WDAM.
Incident reported at 406 S Main St.
"A hero needs your prayers," Gov. Tate Reeves said on X. "Today, a Covington County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot and seriously injured during a traffic stop. Law enforcement is working to bring those responsible to justice."
After authorities issued a Blue Alert for two men believed involved in the shooting, Zykerian Quentavius Magee, 19, turned himself in. He is not considered to be a suspect.
Deputies were able to eventually stop the car after it got stuck, and the driver came out with his hands up. However, other people then exited the SUV and fired shots, per WDAM.
Officials said that an attempted traffic stop on a blue SUV around 2:45 p.m. led to a chase when the car didn't stop, according to WDAM.
Further reports indicate that the deputy was shot during a traffic stop.
Per WHLT, two suspects are sought.
The deputy reportedly suffered life-threatening injuries.
No suspect information has been provided.
A Covington County deputy was shot near a supermarket on Monday afternoon, according to a report from WDAM.
Incident reported at 406 S Main St.
"A hero needs your prayers," Gov. Tate Reeves said on X. "Today, a Covington County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot and seriously injured during a traffic stop. Law enforcement is working to bring those responsible to justice."
After authorities issued a Blue Alert for two men believed involved in the shooting, Zykerian Quentavius Magee, 19, turned himself in. He is not considered to be a suspect.
Deputies were able to eventually stop the car after it got stuck, and the driver came out with his hands up. However, other people then exited the SUV and fired shots, per WDAM.
Officials said that an attempted traffic stop on a blue SUV around 2:45 p.m. led to a chase when the car didn't stop, according to WDAM.
Further reports indicate that the deputy was shot during a traffic stop.
Per WHLT, two suspects are sought.
The deputy reportedly suffered life-threatening injuries.
No suspect information has been provided.
A Covington County deputy was shot near a supermarket on Monday afternoon, according to a report from WDAM.
Incident reported at 406 S Main St.
"A hero needs your prayers," Gov. Tate Reeves said on X. "Today, a Covington County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot and seriously injured during a traffic stop. Law enforcement is working to bring those responsible to justice."
After authorities issued a Blue Alert for two men believed involved in the shooting, Zykerian Quentavius Magee, 19, turned himself in. He is not considered to be a suspect.
Deputies were able to eventually stop the car after it got stuck, and the driver came out with his hands up. However, other people then exited the SUV and fired shots, per WDAM.
Officials said that an attempted traffic stop on a blue SUV around 2:45 p.m. led to a chase when the car didn't stop, according to WDAM.
Further reports indicate that the deputy was shot during a traffic stop.
Per WHLT, two suspects are sought.
The deputy reportedly suffered life-threatening injuries.
No suspect information has been provided.
A Covington County deputy was shot near a supermarket on Monday afternoon, according to a report from WDAM.
Incident reported at 406 S Main St.
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Prayers for the injured officer, and their loved ones. 🙏🙏
Prayers for the Deputy and All Law Enforcement 🙏🙏
it’s literally everyday omg 😒
Well that name sure isn’t Swedish like the usual suspects right??
Prayers for the injured officer, and their loved ones. 🙏🙏
Prayers for the Deputy and All Law Enforcement 🙏🙏
it’s literally everyday omg 😒
Well that name sure isn’t Swedish like the usual suspects right??
Prayers for the injured officer, and their loved ones. 🙏🙏
Prayers for the Deputy and All Law Enforcement 🙏🙏
it’s literally everyday omg 😒
Well that name sure isn’t Swedish like the usual suspects right??
Prayers for the injured officer, and their loved ones. 🙏🙏
Prayers for the Deputy and All Law Enforcement 🙏🙏
it’s literally everyday omg 😒
Well that name sure isn’t Swedish like the usual suspects right??
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Prayers for the injured officer, and their loved ones. 🙏🙏
Prayers for the Deputy and All Law Enforcement 🙏🙏
it’s literally everyday omg 😒
Well that name sure isn’t Swedish like the usual suspects right??