GUILTY MS - Officers Benjamin Deen, 34, & Liquori Tate, 25, slain, Hattiesburg, 9 May 2015

[Queen Bee]

Ryan Moore @RyanMooreMS · 27m 27 minutes ago

North Gate Inn in Hattiesburg where Marvin Banks was arrested. Call 601-582-3529 - dial 0 persons of interest sought

 

[DeDee]

"Am I dying? I know I'm dying..." Hattiesburg Police Officer

This is such a shocking case of violence against our police forces. I don't ever want to become accustomed to this type of uncivilized behavior. They will never earn the salary they deserve. My head bows to all involved and especially to those who serve valiantly and with courage and to their families who must go forward, one step at the time.

Something struck me during the presser from the Banks' brothers' mother yesterday. She explained that her son became addicted to pills while in prison. It would appear a problem in the community, and in many others, is that the penal system allows criminals to become more dangerous and then they are released out into the public to harm again.

Some criminals have access to cellular phones, pot, pills, etc. while serving time for their crimes locked behind bars. What kind of punishment is that? Prisons/jails/detainment centers can begin someone's addiction when smuggling is allowed. For that illegal activity, of allowing drugs into jails, should yield criminal charges against those who are guilty of the contraband making its way into the inside.

:cop: :cop: Salute to the Men in Blue :cop: :cop:

JMHO and all that jazz

 

[Queen Bee]

A large crowd listens to Attorney General Jim Hood Tuesday evening during the Fifth Annual Mississippi Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Candlelight Vigil at the State Capitol Mall in Jackson. Attorney General Hood and Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police hosted the event. Seven officers from Mississippi have lost their lives since last year’s ceremony.(Photo: Greg Jenson/The Clarion-Ledger)

http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2015/05/13/vigil-honors-fallen-officers/27219949/

Every day, officers go out not knowing what the day will hold nor whether a "routine" traffic stop could end up being their last.

"It makes us wonder, because we have families as well, is it worth it to put our lives on the line and run the risk of not going home to our families?" said Edwards police officer Terence Crump. "But I love my job. This is my calling."

Tim Rutledge, director of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Alliance for Peer Support, emphasized the crisis police are facing now.

"I beg the public to stop killing us," he said. "If there's an issue with law enforcement, take it up with courts and please don't take up a gun."

 

[Queen Bee]

Ryan Moore @RyanMooreMS · 24s 24 seconds ago

"We will do everything within our power to bring those charged in these senseless killings to justice," said District Att. Patricia Burchell

 

[Queen Bee]

Ryan Moore @RyanMooreMS · 3m 3 minutes ago

"This is the time to grieve with the families of Officer Deen and Tate and to support our law enforcement community."

Ryan Moore @RyanMooreMS · 3m 3 minutes ago

Burchell added "Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Deen, Officer Tate and their families."

 

[Queen Bee]

District Attorney: "Justice will be served for murder of HPD officers"

http://www.wdam.com/story/29056102/...ice-will-be-served-for-murder-of-hpd-officers

HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) -

Forrest-Perry County District Attorney Patricia Burchell will exhaust all resources for justice to be served in the murder of two Hattiesburg Police Officers.

 

[Queen Bee]

Ryan Moore @RyanMooreMS · 1h 1 hour ago

Dive teams spent the day searching for the murder weapon used in the death of HPD officers Deen & Tate.

 

[ohreally]

Ryan Moore @RyanMooreMS · 3m 3 minutes ago

"This is the time to grieve with the families of Officer Deen and Tate and to support our law enforcement community."

Ryan Moore @RyanMooreMS · 3m 3 minutes ago

Burchell added "Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Deen, Officer Tate and their families."

Thank you for all the updates. I really like reading Ryan Moore's updates. He seems to have such compassion for these officers, their families, and the community.

 

[ohreally]

Duplicate post.

 

[Queen Bee]

Ryan Moore @RyanMooreMS · 1h 1 hour ago

A law enforcement officer searches an area for the murder weapon used in the Saturday night murder of 2 HPD officers

Ryan Moore @RyanMooreMS · 1h 1 hour ago

Agents look on as dive crews search the Leaf River for the murder weapon used in the murder of 2 HPD officers

Ryan Moore @RyanMooreMS · 1h 1 hour ago

Dive crews search a shallow area of the Leaf River for the gun used in the Saturday night murder of 2 HPD officers

 

[Queen Bee]

A hearse carrying the body of slain Hattiesburg police officer Benjamin Deen makes its way along Southern Ave. during a procession from Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home to Temple Baptist Church Wednesday. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m.

http://www.wdam.com/story/29057339/...icer-deens-body-to-temple-baptist-for-funeral

HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) -

A long procession of law enforcement vehicles provided escort Wednesday as the body of one of two Hattiesburg police officers killed in the line of duty last weekend was transported from the funeral home to a West Hattiesburg church for funeral services Thursday. The procession of police cruisers and motorcycles escorting the body of officer Benjamin Deen left Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home at 3 p.m. and made its way along Southern Ave., W. Pine St., Broadway Drive, Lincoln Road and Old Highway 11 to Temple Baptist Church.
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more and video at link

slideshow of procession
http://www.wlox.com/slideshow?widgetid=156317&clienttype=generic



:rose: Officer Benjamin Deen Rest In Peace With Honor
:rose: Strength To Those That Love Him

Thank You Sir For Your Service

 

[Queen Bee]

Officers warned to be vigilant in wake of threats

http://www.clarionledger.com/story/...d-to-be-vigilant-in-wake-of-threats/27261465/

Law enforcement officers in Hattiesburg, Lamar and Forrest County, are on alert after receiving intelligence that they may be targeted by gang members in the wake of the deaths of two Hattiesburg officers.

Lamar County Sheriff Danny Rigel said investigators had come across some intelligence that indicated there could be a threat to officers from gang members after the deaths of Officers Liquori Tate and Benjamin Deen, but that it didn't specifically say what county, though his understanding is that it is the Forrest and Lamar County areas.

"We've heard the rumors and we're taking everything seriously, but we haven't confirmed the validity of the intelligence," he said.

Postings on social media echoed the rumor, but Rigel said he takes social media rumors with a grain of salt.

Nonetheless, he is encouraging his officers to be aware of their surroundings. That's natural after a tragedy of the magnitude of Hattiesburg's, but it's also best practice at this point, he said
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more at link

 

[Queen Bee]

Ryan Moore @RyanMooreMS · 23m 23 minutes ago

5th person charged in murder of HPD officers. Abram wade "Pete" Franklin. Charged with obstruction.

 

[Queen Bee]

Ryan Moore @RyanMooreMS · 23m 23 minutes ago

MBI- Abram Wade Franklin was arrested after matters in the investigation led to the obstruction charge. Franklin is a Hattiesburg resident.


Ryan Moore @RyanMooreMS · 22m 22 minutes ago

Abram has been booked in to the Forrest county jail.

 

[Queen Bee]

http://www.wdam.com/story/29059167/fifth-person-charged-in-hattiesburg-police-murder

Franklin is being held in the Forrest County Jail awaiting his initial appearance in justice court.

This suspect is not one of the two persons of interest authorities announced they were looking for Tuesday night.

 

[Queen Bee]

Ryan Moore @RyanMooreMS · 8m 8 minutes ago

These two found and interviewed but not charged. -mbi

 

[Queen Bee]

Ryan Moore retweeted
Mike Evans @crabblers · 19m 19 minutes ago

Meanwhile, MBI says the 2 ppl in these photos have been located and ID'd. They are NOT being charged at this point

 

[Queen Bee]

Ryan Moore @RyanMooreMS · 3m 3 minutes ago

Benjamin Deen thank you for your service & being a friend. Rest in peace Hundreds paid their respects tonight


:rose: With Honor

 

[Queen Bee]

"We're told in the bible in the new testament that we grieve, but we grieve in hope, and Officer Dean lived in hope. Officer Tate lived in hope. They got up every morning and worked for a better Hattiesburg and as we say goodbye to these men and as we honor and remember them, we grieve, but we grieve in the hope that we can still build a better tomorrow and continue the legacy that they've started," Pastor Higgason said.

http://www.wdam.com/story/29059491/visitation-held-in-hattiesburg-for-officer-benjamin-deen


:rose:

 

[Queen Bee]

Obituaries » Officer Liquori Tate
Officer Liquori Tate

February 12, 1990 - May 9, 2015

Service Date: May 16, 2015

Visitations begins: Thursday 6pm to 8pm @ Community of Believers Christian Fellowship Church, McComb, MS

Friday 5pm to 8pm @West Point Baptist Church, Hattiesburg, MS

Services: 11am Saturday @ West Point Baptist Church, Hattiesburg, MS

Interment: Fox Cemetery, Starksville, MS

Officiating: Rev. Dennis Johnson