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12 Arrested in Shooting that Killed Claiborne County Deputy

The arrests follow a coordinated state and federal investigation, and one suspect remains wanted in the case, officials said.

  • On Friday, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced 11 arrests in connection with the September 7, 2026, shooting death of Claiborne County Deputy Terrian Bailey.
  • Deputy Bailey was attempting to disperse a large crowd at Michael Dean's Convenience Store in Hermanville early on September 7 when gunfire erupted, striking the officer fatally.
  • Officials charged the 11 arrested individuals with first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and conspiracy to commit murder; authorities continue searching for twelfth suspect Zander Cornell Butler.
  • Governor Tate Reeves declared Saturday an official day of mourning, ordering all U.S. and Mississippi flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Deputy Bailey's service.
  • The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation continues its active case, urging the public to contact the Claiborne County Sheriff's Office at 437-5161 with information.
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Tippahnews.com broke the news on Friday, September 18, 2026.
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