Three people have been arrested in connection with the weekend slaying of two police officers in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Two of the suspects — 29-year-old Marvin Banks and 22-year-old Joanie Calloway — have been charged with murder, while 26-year-old Curtis Banks was charged with accessory to murder, according to The Associated Press. The shooting took place during a traffic stop Saturday night. Police have yet to provide a motive for the attack.
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