Louisiana State Police Share Warning About Mississippi Officer-Involved Shooting Suspect

Louisiana State Police Share Warning About Mississippi Officer-Involved Shooting Suspect
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is alerting the public that a dangerous suspect is believed to be in the area of Interstate 59 and Interstate 20 on June 9, 2022, at approximately 9:25 p.m., according to Louisiana State Police and Mississippi Highway Patrol. Dante Marquez Bender is wanted in connection with an officer-involved shooting that occurred on June 9, 2022, at approximately 5:36 p.m. in Meridian, Lauderdale County. If you see Dante Marquez Bender or notice any suspicious activity, please take immediate precautions and call 911.
Dante Marquez Bender is a black male 31 years old, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 299 pounds, with brown eyes and short black hair. He was last seen on June 9, 2022, at approximately 5:36 pm, at 2408 51st Avenue in Meridian, MS, wearing a purple sweatshirt and purple sweatpants.
Dante Marquez Bender could be driving a 2004 black Nissan Armada towards Newton County.
If you know where this dangerous suspect is, please call 9 1 1 or the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation at 855 642 5378.
All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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