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Hattiesburg Officers Slain
In a shocking turn of events, two law enforcement officers were killed in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, leaving a community reeling in grief.
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch released a statement condemning the attack, saying, ‘The shocking assault on law enforcement officers in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, struck at the heart of that great city.’
The officers, identified as Officer Benjamin Deen and Officer Liquori Tate, were committed and courageous public safety officials, dedicated to their community and devoted to their mission.
Their loss is made even more tragic by the fact that, on the day they were killed this past Saturday, the country began observing Police Week – a time when we pause to remember and honor the more than 20,000 law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty.
‘The murder of these young men is a devastating reminder that the work our brave police officers perform every day is extremely dangerous, profoundly heroic, and deeply deserving of our unequivocal support,’ Lynch said.
The Department of Justice stands ready to offer any possible aid to the Hattiesburg community as they investigate this appalling incident.
The Hattiesburg community is in shock following the senseless killing of these two brave officers, and the Grimy Times sends its deepest condolences to the families of Officer Deen and Officer Tate.
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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