CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The investigation into a standoff with law enforcement turned shootout continues in Clay County.
Johnny Dismuke is under going surgery in a Tupelo hospital today, with multiple gunshot injuries.
The 10 hour standoff started late Thursday afternoon at a home on Northwood Forrest Road.
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott says gunfire was exchanged between Dismuke and law enforcement.
Deputies and West Point officers went to Dismuke’s home to serve a mental commitment order.
As they approached the house, Dismuke fired shot and then barricaded himself inside.
A shield stopped the bullets from injuring the officers.
Dismuke was the only person injured.
Charges are expected.
The Mississippi Bureau of investigation has now taken over the investigation
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