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UMMC Employee Assaulted and Threatened in Parking Lot After Leaving Work

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Jackson, Miss. – Authorities are investigating a violent assault and attempted robbery that took place in the stadium parking lot of the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC).

The incident occurred as the victim, identified as Morgan McGuire, was leaving work.

McGuire reported that she was approached by a stranger who initially demanded money.

However, despite her verbal and physical attempts to surrender her purse, the attacker ignored her offer and proceeded to assault her.

“He asked for my money, so I verbally and physically offered him my purse, but he ignored me. He threw me to the ground and kept beating me,” McGuire recalled.

During the assault, she was punched, choked, and thrown to the ground while her attacker repeatedly threatened to shoot her.

Although the suspect demanded her purse, McGuire noted that the attack did not appear to be motivated by robbery alone.

The assault only ended when a passerby intervened, which McGuire described as occurring “after what felt like forever.”

UMMC confirmed that the UMMC Police Department, in coordination with Capitol Police, is actively investigating the attack.

“We take seriously the safety of everyone on our campus and will continue to work with our partners, including Capitol Police and other law enforcement, to uphold this commitment,” UMMC stated.

Authorities have not yet released a description of the suspect, and it remains unclear whether any arrests have been made.

Officials urge anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.


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Suspect in custody after shooting at Meridian Mall

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MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.

As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.

The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.

At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.

Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.

The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.


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