BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – A suspect has died after a chase ended in the City of Brandon on Monday, February 5.

Byram Police Chief David Errington said the chase ended on Highway 18 just past Brown Bottling Group.

Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said the suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey, the suspect was wanted in Rankin County for violation of bond on felony stalking.

The Rankin County coroner identified the suspect as 64-year-old Michael Reed, of Brandon.

Errington said Rankin County deputies and troopers with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) also responded to the scene to assist.