Three arrests made after killing of Mississippi police

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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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Jon Terbush

Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.