06/03/2026
New from Sheriff Mullins:
“Scene is secure and being processed at this time. 2 deceased and the suspect is in custody.”
Update:
Sheriff Mullins confirms one person in custody.
The Latest
Simpson County Deputy Shot in Foot During Active Standoff in Mendenhall, Sheriff Confirms
By The People’s Paper MS Staff
MENDENHALL — A Simpson County deputy was shot in the foot during an active standoff Wednesday afternoon in Mendenhall, but is expected to be okay, according to Sheriff Paul Mullins.
“He did, but he’s fine,” Mullins told The People’s Paper MS.
Sheriff Mullins said deputies responded to a welfare concern on W.L. Blair Circle when they arrived at a residence with an open front door. As deputies approached, a suspect inside the home opened fire.
The deputy was struck in the foot during the exchange of gunfire. The injury was not life-threatening, and the deputy remained on scene following the incident.
Mullins said the suspect is believed to be inside the residence and continues to fire shots, prompting an ongoing law enforcement response.
Multiple agencies remain on scene as authorities work to contain the situation and bring it to a resolution.
Residents in the area have been urged to avoid the location while the standoff continues.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
New UPDATE:
Sheriff Paul Mullins confirms to The People’s Paper MS the Simpson county deputy was shot in the foot, but the deputy is okay.
“He did, but he’s fine.” - Sheriff Paul Mullins
UPDATE
Simpson County Deputy Shot in Standoff; Suspect Exchanging Gunfire with Authorities in Mendenhall
By The People’s Paper MS Staff
MENDENHALL — A Simpson County deputy was struck by gunfire during an active standoff Wednesday afternoon after a suspect opened fire on law enforcement, according to Sheriff Paul Mullins.
Mullins confirmed deputies responded to a welfare concern on W.L. Blair Circle when they encountered an open front door. Once deputies approached, someone inside the residence began shooting.
The sheriff said a deputy was struck by two rounds; however, the bullets did not pe*****te the deputy’s protective vest, and the deputy was not injured and remains on scene. Mullins said his undersheriff is on the scene.
We are told the suspect continues to fire shots from inside the residence.
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey’s SWAT teams have evacuated nearby residents as a precaution while the scene remains active and contained.
Law enforcement officials have not reported any additional injuries.
The situation remains ongoing as multiple agencies continue efforts to secure the area and resolve the standoff.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Breaking News
Authorities in Simpson County are responding to an active and dangerous situation involving a barricaded suspect and multiple hostages Wednesday afternoon in Mendenhall.
Sources confirm that a deputy has been shot and remains inside a residence in the area of 121 W. L. Blair Road. The deputy has not yet been safely recovered as of this report.
Officials say several hostages are believed to be inside the home, with some individuals reportedly sheltering in place while others have taken cover outside. The suspect is continuing to fire shots, preventing officers from safely entering the residence.
Multiple law enforcement agencies are on scene, and the area has been secured as authorities work to contain the situation.
Residents nearby are urged to avoid the area and follow instructions from local officials.
Details remain limited as the situation is ongoing. Authorities have not released information about the suspect or the condition of those involved.
This is a developing story. It’s very fluid, and The People’s Paper MS will update you as more information becomes available.
