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Mississippi Shootout Twist: Officers Death Mystery Deepens After New Findings
The tragic deaths of two Mississippi law enforcement officers and the civilian woman who fired the shots is no longer being ruled as a murder-suicide. New findings indicate a far more complex situation.
Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell revealed to WLOX News that Amy Brogdon Anderson, who fatally shot the two officers, did not end her own life. Instead, evidence has led authorities to conclude that Officer Branden Estorffe fired the fatal bullet that took Anderson’s life. It seems Estorffe’s gun discharged simultaneously as Anderson’s did.
A bit past midnight, Anderson checked into a Motel 6 accompanied by her eight-year-old daughter and three dogs. However, within an hour she requested the motel’s front desk to call the police, stating her belief that she was being followed. Officers Estorffe and Steven Robin responded to the call and arrived at the motel.
“Ms. Anderson was loading up her car and was apparently attempting to leave the hotel. They were trying to keep her there until Child Protective Services could arrive,” Tindell explained.
The conversation with Anderson lasted roughly forty minutes. The officers became concerned for the welfare of the child present, and consequently, contacted Child Protective Services.
Tragically, the situation escalated into violence. Anderson shot and killed Officer Robin from within her vehicle and then engaged Officer Estorffe in gunfire. Both shot each other fatally while Anderson’s young daughter was in the passenger seat.
A hotel guest noticed the blood-covered child wandering around the SUV post-shooting. The guest took the child into her own room to ensure her safety as additional law enforcement arrived on the scene.
“Momma told me people are trying to kill us,” the young girl reportedly said.
Sylvia Brogdon, Anderson’s former mother-in-law, expressed her sorrow to the New York Post. “Unfortunately she was a very troubled person although we loved her very much. It was a mental illness issue. But she was a good mother and a good veterinarian. She loved her job and if you could see her children you can see she was a good mother. It’s so terrible when someone is a good person but they do something like this and then all the good is erased and people only see the bad,” she shared.
To further examine the circumstances that led to this horrifying event, autopsy and toxicology reports have been ordered. These will help to determine if drugs were a contributing factor in the incident.
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A tragic incident in Michigan has resulted in a teenage boy facing severe charges after allegedly shooting another teen and fatally wounding the teen’s mother, who was trying to protect her son.
Anthony Deshawn Sneed, 15, is being charged as an adult with multiple serious offenses stemming from the incident that occurred on September 4th in Clinton Township.
The charges against Sneed include felony murder as a juvenile defendant, second-degree murder, assault with intent to murder, armed robbery, and four counts of felony firearm possession.
According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, the conflict began when Sneed got into a fight with the son of Tanseen Sherrod.
During the altercation, Sneed allegedly stole a handgun from the other teen.
When Sherrod attempted to intervene in hopes of calming the situation, she was tragically shot by Sneed, authorities reported.
Details surrounding the exact nature of the fatal confrontation have not been made public.
The other teen involved in the incident was also shot and sustained critical injuries, though his current condition has not been disclosed.
Following the shooting, Sneed fled the scene but turned himself in to Detroit authorities the following day.
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An Arizona man has been charged with the murder of his childhood friend after the headless body of Alijah Bradley was discovered in the desert. The remains of the 24-year-old were found near Gila Bend, just days after his family had reported him missing.
Samuel Bush, 23, faces charges of second-degree intentional murder and concealing a body, with the charges being filed on September 4.
Bradley’s family was left puzzled over the motive behind the murder. A relative, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed their confusion to local news outlets KPHO and KTVK, stating, “We honestly don’t know. He was Sam’s best friend. He was Sam’s only friend.”
The family had reported Bradley missing on August 15 after he failed to show up for work and his mother had not heard from him. Bush had initially told the family he was unaware of Bradley’s whereabouts.
Using GPS coordinates, Bradley’s car was tracked to a remote desert location. On August 19, police found both the car and Bradley’s remains.
Authorities revealed that Bradley’s body had been dismembered, and confirmed that all parts of his remains had been recovered. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has yet to comment on a potential motive for the crime.
Bradley’s aunt, Melissa McNeal, shared her sorrow with ABC15, stating, “It’s devastating. He was just beginning his adulthood.” She added, “I don’t feel a relief or anything because – it doesn’t bring him back. It doesn’t fix anything.”
Bradley’s mother, who chose not to be named, committed herself to seeking justice for her son, saying, “I’m committing my life to obtaining justice for my son.”
Bradley was a Northern Arizona University graduate and had recently celebrated his birthday. A fundraising page set up for his family described him as being “known for his free spirit and wild soul.”
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A California family experienced a terrifying ordeal during their Labor Day picnic when their 5-year-old son was attacked by a mountain lion. The incident occurred just before 4:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Tapia Day Use Area of Malibu State Creek Park in Calabasas, as reported by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office.
The boy’s family and several other adults and children were enjoying their time when the mountain lion suddenly grabbed the child by the head and began to run.
“Somebody screamed the baby’s name, and his dad started running,” the boy’s aunt recounted.
“The father grabbed the mountain lion with his hands, and he just fought. Then the mountain lion let go.”
The dramatic rescue unfolded in front of about 40 onlookers, some of whom noted that the mountain lion appeared completely unafraid during the attack.
Male mountain lions can weigh up to 150 pounds and measure up to 8 feet in length, making the father’s actions even more heroic.
The boy was promptly airlifted to Northridge Hospital Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. He was released later that Sunday but had to return to the hospital on Monday due to complications involving his eyes.
Upon arrival at the scene, California State Park rangers and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officers found the mountain lion crouched in a tree near the picnic area.
The animal was deemed a threat to public safety and was euthanized by a ranger.
Wildlife officers collected evidence from the boy’s injuries, including DNA swabs from the bite marks, which were matched to the mountain lion.
“CDFW and State Park officials are thankful that the family is safe, and the child is recovering and no one else was injured,” the CDFW stated.
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Had Enough
August 25, 2024 at 11:46 am
the child probably thought that all cops are there to hurt her and her and her loved ones intentionally or thru total ignorance.
Cosmo Aussie
August 25, 2024 at 12:13 pm
Sounds like maybe these two “cops” were the ones that were following her, and she knew something about them that we’ll never know, maybe that’s why she shot them. Through her interaction with them she noticed something about them that convinced her that (it was them) that were following her. Maybe a PAID hit to the cops who were shot didn’t go as planned.
Roland
August 25, 2024 at 12:25 pm
Another case of cops escalating a situation instead of de-escalating it. My bet is the know-it-all cops were at fault.
Golding4
August 25, 2024 at 11:00 pm
and they used the child as an excuse to escalate, they think they can order people around just because they have a badge….but they won’t do it any more. and we don’t know why the woman was scared and feared someone after them. Now is the sadness of a child with no mother, thanks to two cops.
Don
August 25, 2024 at 1:45 pm
They should have hand cuffed her then found out what was going on. You can’t do that to a defenseless female the lawyers would say. That didn’t work out to good. I see there are photos right away. To bad that’s not the case in all crime scenes.
Tim
August 26, 2024 at 8:45 pm
IF there was history of mental illness, she should not have a gun. Family members should have “red flagged” her for public safety (and her & child) reasons. Cops might have messed up also. (need to NOT let the job, go to their head) (you are a public servant, not the Gestapo) citizens have rights