SHARKEY COUNTY — The Sharkey County Sheriff’s Department is asking the community to keep two deputies in their thoughts and prayers following a collision that occurred during a pursuit Friday.
According to the sheriff’s department, the collision happened while law enforcement officers were pursuing a vehicle whose driver was allegedly failing to yield to blue lights.
Authorities did not provide details about the deputies’ conditions or specify whether they were injured, but said the deputies were receiving care and requested continued support from the community.
A suspect connected to the incident has been arrested and is being held at the Issaquena County Correctional Facility, according to the department.
Officials said details about the pursuit and the events leading up to the collision will be released later as the investigation continues.
