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Man killed by Mississippi authorities after attempted explosion: MDPS

By Kaitlin Howell Apr 16, 2026 | 3:34 PM

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WJTV) – Authorities said a man was shot and killed by law enforcement after he attempted to cause an explosion in Pascagoula outside the Jackson County Courthouse. Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS), said the incident occurred around 12:20 p.m. on April 16, 2026, near Magnolia Street. According […]