Hinds County, Martin Shields

Hinds County sheriff seeks permanent memorial for fallen deputy
Sheriff Tyree Jones seeks a permanent memorial for Deputy Martin Shields Jr. outside the downtown headquarters.
Service held for fallen deputy: Who was Hinds County Deputy Martin Shields Jr. of Mississippi?
Tears and laughter flowed freely Sunday at the Jackson Revival Center as family, friends and officers said goodbyes to Hinds County Deputy Martin Shields Jr.
Hinds County Deputy Martin Shields, Jr., laid to rest in Jackson
Senator Roger Marshall left his town hall early in Oakley, Kansas after a larger-than-expected crowd pressed him about DOGE cuts including jobs held by veterans. Colin McRoberts, who recorded the town hall, spoke to CNN about the Republican senator’s abrupt exit.
Fallen Hinds County deputy laid to rest
Law enforcement officers across the state could be seen traveling through the capital city Sunday, all to honor the ultimate sacrifice that Deputy Shields made.
Memorial set up in honor of fallen Hinds County Deputy Martin Shields Jr.
On Tuesday, a special memorial was set up at the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office in honor of fallen Deputy Martin Shields Jr., who lost his life in the line of duty Sunday night.
Final goodbye set for Deputy Martin Shields Jr.
Kennedy Jr. on Friday released a policy prohibiting public comments during his department’s rulemaking process, ending more than 50 years of the public’s involvement in crafting his department’s rules.
Former Hinds Co. sheriff appealing conviction to Fifth Circuit, claims entrapment
Last week, former interim Sheriff Marshand Crisler filed a notice he was appealing his bribery conviction to the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. He also filed a motion seeking bond while the ...
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Flags across the state are to be flown half staff Sunday in remembrance of Hinds County Sheriff
Governor Tate Reeves announced that flags across the state will be flown at half staff for Deputy Martin Shields Jr. who was ...
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Suspect death ruled suicide after Hinds County deputy fatally shot in line of duty
Hinds County Sheriff's Deputy Martin Shields Jr., 37, was fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call. The suspect, Eric Brown, 42, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
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Family and friends honor the life of fallen Hinds County deputy
People from all over the Metro, including firefighters, police officers, paramedics and more, paid their respects to fallen Hinds County Sheriff's Deputy Martin Shields Jr. Friends and family ...
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'This is for the future': Construction of new Hinds County Detention Center underway
Looking back on that time, Hinds County District 1 Supervisor Robert Graham, speaking in a recent interview with the Clarion Ledger, said while the courts did not mandate the county build a new ...
Man who killed Hinds County deputy had 18 prior misdemeanor arrests, 0 convictions
The man who shot and killed a Hinds County deputy over the weekend had seven felony arrests, 18 misdemeanor arrests and zero ...
Suspects shoot at Hinds County deputy, four children, after sideswiping vehicle
Hinds County Sgt. Jasmine King was sideswiped as she attempted to merge onto I-20 from I-55. King, who was with her four ...
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'Died a hero': Hinds County deputy dies after being shot while responding to domestic call. Suspect death confirmed
Hinds County Sheriff's Deputy Martin Shields Jr. was fatally shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call in Terry, Mississippi. The suspect, Eric Brown, allegedly shot two women as they ...