Mississippi Double-Homicide Suspect Shot By Deputies During Standoff At Escambia County Hotel

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL (BuzzReport) — A Mississippi man wanted in connection with a double homicide was shot by law enforcement officers Friday afternoon after allegedly opening fire on deputies during an encounter at an Escambia County hotel.

The deputy-involved shooting happened at approximately 1:45 p.m. Friday, November 13, at the Sweet Dream Inn, located in the 7300 block of Plantation Road.

According to Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons, deputies received information that a suspect wanted in connection with a double homicide in Mississippi was staying inside a room at the hotel. Acting on that information, multiple deputies responded to the location and attempted to make contact with the wanted man.

However, what began as an effort to locate and apprehend a homicide suspect quickly escalated into an exchange of gunfire.

Sheriff Simmons said that when deputies made contact with the suspect, the man pulled out a firearm. Deputies reportedly gave the suspect commands to drop the weapon, but instead of complying, he allegedly fired a shot in the direction of the officers.

Faced with an immediate threat, three deputies returned fire, striking the suspect approximately two to three times.

The wounded man was subsequently taken for medical treatment at a local hospital. As of the latest information released by authorities, his condition and the extent of his injuries remain unknown.

Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity, additional information about the Mississippi homicide investigation, or further details regarding the circumstances of Friday’s shooting.

INVESTIGATION ONGOING

The deputy-involved shooting remains under investigation. Additional information is expected as authorities continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding the encounter.

BuzzReport will continue monitoring this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.