Northwest wind around 5 mph. The suspect, 31-year-old Dante Marquez Bender, is believed to be driving a 2004 Black Nissan Armada with a tag reading IMANI. Bender may be armed and dangerous, if you see him or come in contact with him, please call 911. MERIDIAN, Miss. So, I am very disheartened about it. This incident occurred on 51st Avenue, Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Meridian city limits. He was terminated as a Newton Police Officer effective Jan. 18, 2022, according to a Newton County Appeal report from earlier this year. Police Chief Randy Patrick says his dispatchers received [] Upon completing their. Copyright 2022 The Newton County Appeal, 105 Main St. P.O. A 17-year-old was shot three times, and was dead on the scene, Knight said. You gain access to: Click Here to Read More AP Southern Miss. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader Patrick says another shooter is in critical condition at a hospital in Jackson. Authorities []. It is a sad situation, two families are being ruined because of this, Knight said. The identity of the officer and the woman have not been released. - two free years of archived e-Editions The names of the victims have not been released. Missouri State Highway Patrol and Newton County Sheriff deputies responded to a reported shooting around 11:30 this morning in rural Newton County, south of Redings Mill on Eloise Lane. Upon completing the investigation, agents will share their findings with the local District Attorneys Office. Sheriff Joedy Pennington and Newton Police Chief Randy Patrick are classifying the shooting as accidental. According to school leaders, N. H. Pilate Middle School and Newton High School will report on Friday, October 1, 2021 as normal. ( WJTV) - One child was airlifted to the hospital after a shooting at a school in Newton County. If you have any information on Bender or know his whereabouts, please call 911 or 1-855-485-TIPS (8477) or send an email to MBITIPS@dps.ms.gov. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. News 11s Tom Williams was in Lauderdale . A 17-year-old was shot three . The family of a Jackson homicide victim said they want answers and for members of the criminal justice system to be held accountable for releasing the man accused of killing their son from prison this week. (WTOK/Gray News) - A child was shot a Newton Elementary Thursday afternoon. All tips are anonymous. A child was shot at an elementary school in Newton, Mississippi, a law enforcement official said Thursday. The detainees were captured in Newton around 7:30 a.m. on March 1. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Below is a press release from the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor: State Auditor Shad White recently announced Jonathan Smith, a former employee of Jackson County, has been convicted of two counts of embezzlement. - Access to digital E-Editions - and much more! It hit a (6-year-old) in the leg," Pennington said. Its really disheartening that our youth is dealing with gun violence. (WTOK) - A man was taken to a Jackson hospital Tuesday after authorities said he was shot during a home invasion. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. The shooting. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Law enforcement officers in Meridian reported Bender had allegedly killed the woman on the scene and was allegedly about to kill four children as well when Officer Croom stopped him. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Police Chief, Randy Patrick says the Newton County Sheriff's. Alleged burglar shot in Newton County break-in, Yazoo Co. woman killed in storms after tree branch falls on her vehicle, First Alert: Weather Alert Day! If you are an existing Print subscriber click HERE for your login info. Investigators say that vehicle was traveling westbound on I-20 when someone inside the Camry fired multiple gunshots into another vehicle. LSP shared the following information from its partnersat the. ( WJTV) - One child was airlifted to the hospital after a shooting at a school in Newton County, Mississippi. 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( WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving Newton County Sheriff's Department. The Newton County Appeal reported Sheriff Joedy Pennington and Chief Patrick are classifying the shooting as accidental. More News WAPT reported that the outcome for the first-grader who brought the gun to school was tied to the investigation. Community Calendar. All tips are anonymous. If you do not have an existing account, you can also easily use an existing Google, Facebook or Apple account. If you do not have an existing account, you can also easily register or login with an existing Google, Facebook or Apple account. 12, 2021 at 4:46 AM PDT. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Police Chief, Randy Patrick says the Newton County Sheriffs Department and Newton Police Department responded to the homicide around 9:30 p.m. on Pine Street. Lauderdale County Sheriff Billy Sollie said law enforcement is searching for Dante Marquez Bender, 31, a former Newton Police officer who was fired in January. |. A deceased Meridian Police Officer and an unidentified deceased female were both found at the scene. Deputiesresponded totheshooting on Little Rock Decatur Road in Newton County between 7:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday and found two teens had been shot, Knight said. Based on data from National Weather Service and OpenWeather. The weapon went off right at getting out of school time, accidentally. 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A 42-year-old man is in custody and expected to be formally charged Tuesday in the shooting death of two teenagers, one fatally, Friday night in Newton County. Published: Jun 22, 2021, 8:39 PM. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Angel McIlraths office in the courtroom of Judge Kathy King Jackson. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Celebrates Womens History Month, Louisiana could ban hundreds of previously approved hemp products, LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES STUDENTS OF THE YEAR FINALISTS. This incident occurred on 51st Avenue, Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Meridian city limits. Johnnel Jones,of Newton County,has been charged with one count of murder and one count of attempted murder, Newton County Sheriff Jackie Knight said. NEWTON, Miss. 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(WJTV) One child was airlifted to the hospital after a shooting at a school in Newton County. - profiles and social posts If you are an existing Print subscriber click HERE for your login info. The Newton Municipal School District released the following statement on Facebook: An elementary school student brought a firearm on campus today. Phone: (601) 683-7810. - the ability to be paid for posting MBI is looking for a white 2007-2009 model Toyota Camry with black rims and a black grille. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. NEWTON COUNTY, Miss. According to Newton Police . Newton County Sheriff Joedy Pennington said the. Box 287 - Union, MS 39365 | Terms of Use| Privacy Policy, If you are an existing Print subscriber click, Newton County Board of Supervisors Beat 3. "A child brought a gun in a backpack (onto school property). Newton Police Chief Randy Patrick confirmed to WTOK about 4:30 p.m. that it was an accidental discharge . NEWTON COUNTY, Miss. According to the Newton County Sheriff's Office,. investigation, agents will share their findings with the local District Attorneys Office. Bender is apparently a 2008 graduate of Newton High School. Updated: Oct 1, 2021 / 03:29 PM CDT. - the ability to be paid for posting The case remains under investigation with assistance from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations. MBI is looking for a white 2007-2009 model Toyota Camry with black rims and a black . Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS, Serena Williams stepmom's debts continue to spiral amid crumbling home battle, 'Glaring error' left 'habitual liar' Alex Murdaugh 'boxed in' during trial, Alex Murdaugh jailed for life after disgraced lawyer guilty of murder, Murdaugh sentenced to LIFE in prison after being found guilty of double murder, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, The schoolboy was airlifted to hospital in stable condition, A student at Newton Elementary was reportedly shot Thursday afternoon. The Brookhaven Daily Leader reports that Croom was a former Brookhaven police officer. Box 37 - Newton, MS 39345. There are many benefits to purchasing a subscription, including: - Ability to read Premium Content (exclusive to active subscribers) School officials began releasing students at 3:30PM and all of them were reportedly released to parents or brought home within 30 minutes. NEWTON, Miss. Croom was fatally shot and Bender fled the scene. You have permission to edit this article. Once MBI completes their investigation, agents will share their findings with the Attorney Generals Office. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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