Blue Alert Sent Statewide After Covington County Deputy Shot, Brothers Arrested Hours Later

Blue Alert sent statewide after Covington County deputy shot, brothers arrested hours later

While the manhunt was underway in Covington County, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued a Blue Alert to the public. But what is a blue alert?

What Is a Blue Alert? Brothers of Double-Homicide Killer Ambush Deputy With 'Hands Raised' Deception

A Blue Alert was issued after a Covington County deputy was shot on 8 June during a traffic stop in Mount Olive, Mississippi. Per WJTV News, deputies said the incident escalated after the flagged blue SUV failed to comply and attempted to flee, leading to a chase that ended when the vehicle got stuck. Investigators said the driver came out with his hands raised, as additional occupants exited the vehicle. Shots were fired, leaving one of the res…

2 teen suspects captured after deputy shot, MBI says

Two teen suspects are in custody in connection to a deputy’s shooting in Covington County.

Two brothers arrested after Covington Co. deputy shot, 10-hour manhunt

Law enforcement details the overnight man-hunt for the Hobb brothers.

Mississippi deputy seriously injured in shooting, 2 suspects identified

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Sheriff's deputy injured in Covington County shooting identified

The Covington County sheriff’s deputy who was injured in a Monday afternoon shooting has been identified. The nearby Smith County Sheriff’s Office identified the shooting victim as Yates Rodney. Officials said that the incident happened at approximately 3:38 p.m. when the Covington County Sheriff’s Department attempted to pull over a blue SUV in Mount Olive. The vehicle fled, leading deputies on a brief chase that ended at Greer’s CashSaver groc…