Deputy Shot Near Greer's CashSaver In Mount Olive Ms
A Covington County deputy was shot near Greer’s CashSaver in mount olive ms on Monday afternoon, and multiple agencies moved into the area as the search for a possible suspect widened. Smith County Sheriff Joel Houston said the deputy was suffering life-threatening injuries.
Houston told WDAM 7 that “the deputy is suffering from life-threatening injuries due to being shot above the vest under the arm.” The shooting happened at Greer’s CashSaver, 406 Main Street, giving the response a specific focal point for deputies, investigators, and other teams moving into Mount Olive.
Greer’s CashSaver on Main Street
The scene centered on a supermarket in the town, where the deputy was shot Monday afternoon. The location matters for anyone nearby because law-enforcement activity was concentrated at 406 Main Street while the search expanded beyond the initial shooting site.
State and federal agencies joined the response as the search for a possible suspect continued. That brought the case beyond a single-county investigation and into a broader law-enforcement effort centered in Mount Olive.
Lamar and Jones counties
Lamar County Sheriff Danny Rigel said deputies were on their way with the SRT Team and K-9 units. The Jones County Sheriff’s Department said it had deputies, investigators, and narcotics agents at the scene in Mount Olive to help with the manhunt.
Those responses show the search was not limited to one office. Multiple county agencies were involved at the same time, alongside state and federal help, as investigators worked the area around the shooting.
Reeves asks for prayers
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves posted on Facebook, asking for “the public’s prayers for the deputy as law enforcement continues the investigation.” WDAM 7 said it had reached out to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation for information about the incident.
For people in Mount Olive, the immediate takeaway is to expect an active law-enforcement presence around Greer’s CashSaver and nearby roads while deputies search for the suspect and try to secure the area.
