McComb Mayor Quordiniah Lockley confirmed that a Tuesday afternoon shooting that left resulted in the deaths of two people and wounding of another involved a McComb police officer, who was one of the people slain.
The shooting occurred at a residence off Highway 44 near Cole Thomas Road.
The identities of those involved were not immediately released.
The deceased reportedly included two men and a woman was wounded, authorities said.
“This police officer exemplified the highest idea of law enforcement, courage, dedication and an unwavering commitment to public safety,” Mayor Quordfiniah Lockley said at the beginning of Tuesday’s city board meeting. “He made the ultimate sacrifice. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow officers during this difficult time.”
He and Selectwoman Terri Waterman-Baylor were at the scene of the shooting about an hour before the meeting.
Although the case occurred in the county, Sheriff Wally Jones deferred questions to McComb Police Chief Earnest Perry, who was not immediately available for comment.
According to reports, the gunman shot two people inside the residence, then shot and killed himself.
