MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said it is investigating yet another shooting involving officers.
One person was left dead after a shooting involving both Senatobia and Hernando police Departments on Sunday, Oct. 23. MBI said the shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. near near Gilmore Street in Senatobia, Mississippi.
Tuesday, the MBI identified the man killed as Ronnie Martin of Kentucky.
According to the Senatobia Police Department, its officers were called to assist with a chase as it entered Senatobia city limits. The department said the suspect's vehicle was in a crash near U.S. Highway 51 and Main Street, and continued southbound on 51 until stopping in front of Pate-Jones Funeral Homes.
Investigators said an armed man - later identified as Martin - jumped out of the car and ran, but was found a short distance away. Senatobia police said, "a dialogue began and lasted a few minutes between officers and the armed man. Communication and de-escalation tactics were unsuccessful and officers had to use lethal force."
They said the Tate County Coroner said Martin died at the scene.
MBI is now investigating 20 officer-involved shootings in Mississippi.