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Police chief fired amid controversy in aftermath of child's shooting in a small Mississippi city
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Sophie Bates, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the situation and the chief's termination are available from the source, including the city clerk's actions and the board's decision. A police chief's employment was terminated amid controversy.
A police chief's employment was terminated amid controversy. The decision follows reports of inappropriate language used in private conversations. This language was allegedly used by the chief in text conversations with a colleague.
The termination also comes after a fatal shooting involving police. A child was killed and another person was wounded in this incident. Further details about the situation and the chief's termination are available from the source, including the city clerk's actions and the board's decision.
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Category: safety Published: September 2, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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