Twelve arrested in the killing of Claiborne County Deputy Terrian Bailey

Deputy Terrian Bailey was shot and killed on Sept. 7.

Bailey was killed in the line of duty.

Deputy Terrian Bailey was 45.

Bailey was shot while deputies tried to disperse a large crowd.

The crowd was at a convenience store in Hermanville.

Gunshots were directed toward the crowd.

Bailey was taken to a hospital, where he died.

Bailey had served six years with the Claiborne County Sheriff's Department.

Authorities arrested 12 people in connection with the fatal shooting of Deputy Terrian Bailey.

The 12 were charged with first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and conspiracy to commit murder.

The suspects range in age from 18 to 26.

Those arrested were named as Adolphous Butler, Zander Cornell Butler, Demond Hunt, Emanuel Jackson, Jordan Lighter, Yehoiada Marshall, Keith Miller, Marqueese Richards, Eli Okonner Robinson, Kearuis Stimage, Alvin Truitt, and Shedrick Wallace.

Commissioner Sean Tindell said law enforcement was working to pursue justice for Deputy Bailey, his family, and the community.

Tindell said he is grateful to the investigators who worked the case.

Tindell said agencies will keep working to hold those responsible and keep Mississippians safe.

The arrests followed a joint operation by local, state, and federal law enforcement.

Investigators said the case remains open.

Investigators said they will give their findings to the district attorney when the investigation is complete.

Officials said more information could be released when it will not compromise the investigation.

The defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.