A police officer in Mississippi was killed Thursday responding to a domestic disturbance call that left a woman dead, according to Meridian police Chief Deborah Young
Officer Kennis Croom, who was working on a day off, was the first emergency responder to arrive at the scene and soon after"advised there were shots being fired," the chief told reporters Friday.A second officer called out that Croom was down, and the suspect was able to flee the scene before other officers arrived, she added.
"Any time a life is lost it's tragic. This whole incident is tragic and senseless. Officer Kennis Croom lost his life doing what he loved, serving this community," Young said."He was full of passion, joy and dedication. Although yesterday was his day off he chose to come in and serve, which he was known to do regularly."Read MoreThe suspected shooter, Dante Bender, 31, was taken into custody Friday in the town of Ackerman, Young said.
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