the Drama unfolded in the town of Clinton and lasted for close to twelve hours on Saturday. The event started as a familiekonflikt, but developed into a hostage situation.

Spokesman Mark Jones in the Clinton police department confirms that several have been killed. According to investigators, two children released before skuddvekslingen with the police began.

Mississippi police etterforskningsenhet has taken over the case. They state that a suspect is apprehended. It is currently unknown what triggered the conflict.