Deputy Sgt. Martin Shields, Jr., age 37
Lost to gun violence on February 23, 2025 in Terry, Mississippi.
Deputy Shields had served with the Hinds County Sheriff's Office for 9 months and previously served with the Mississippi Department of Corrections and the Jackson Police Department. Thank you for your service & RIP.
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- Deputy Sergeant Martin Shields, Jr.
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News sources:
- WAPT: Suspect in shooting that killed Hinds County deputy found dead inside home
- Darkhorse Press: Suspect's wife and her friend shot Sunday night along with slain deputy - Darkhorse Press
- https://www.wjtv.com/news/local-news/swat-responds-to-very-serious-situation-in-terry/
- Feb 24: https://www.wlox.com: Deputy shot, killed after responding to domestic call in Hinds County
- Gun Violence Archive
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