Officer shot, two people dead following shooting at Mississippi DG store

Published 11:12 pm Sunday, March 10, 2024

Two people died and a Mississippi sheriff’s deputy was injured during a shootout Sunday.

According to WLOX TV, a deputy was called to a Dollar General store on U. S. Hwy. 49 in Perkinston about 4:30 p.m. When the deputy arrived, he was reportedly shot in the arm by a suspect. The deputy returned fire.

The suspect was identified as Perry L. Stephens Jr., 52, of Benndale. WLOX reported he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Another person, Kimberly D. Kennedy, 44, of Pass Christian, was also found dead. Her death was believed to have been connected to the suspect.