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Senate observes moment of silence and passes resolution for fallen Hinds County deputy
Summary
The Mississippi Senate passed a resolution honoring a Hinds County deputy killed in the line of duty and paused for a moment of silence, Senator Michelle said.
The Mississippi Senate approved a resolution honoring a Hinds County deputy killed in the line of duty and observed a moment of silence on the floor, Sen. Michelle said.
Sen. Michelle (requesting suspension of rules to consider the resolution) asked the clerk to read the full resolution and reminded senators of the deputy’s service: “Deputy Shields had service with both the Jackson Police Department and the Regional Police Department before serving with Hinds County,” the reading portion states. The chamber paused for a moment of silence.
Final action: Senators adopted the usual motion and recorded final passage by use of the morning roll call; the clerk recorded those present as voting aye.
Details: The transcript provides the deputy’s name (Deputy Shields) and notes prior service with Jackson and regional police before Hinds County. No further factual details about the circumstances of death, investigative status, or next steps were included in the Senate record.
Context: The sponsor asked the body to pause and honor the fallen officer; the resolution was taken up under a suspension of the rules for immediate consideration.
