Murder Suspect Shoots Cop, Self At Police Department

"JACKSON, MS — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has ruled the shootings inside Jackson Police Department on Thursday a murder/suicide.

"Spokesman Warren Strain told media that the investigators believe suspect Jeremy Powell shot police Detective Eric Smith and then turned the gun on himself.

"Jackson police said Thursday evening that Powell overpowered Smith, took his service weapon and shot the detective, killing him. Jackson police said Powell was later shot, but they never confirmed by whom.

"Police have said that Powell was being questioned by Smith in relation to the stabbing murder of Christopher Alexander. They have not confirmed if Smith and Powell were in an interrogation room or in Smith’s office."

From ClarionLedger.com...