Mississippi Highway Patrol

"Two shooting victims along Mississippi highways may have been killed by someone who posed as law enforcement and pulled them over late at night, authorities said Monday....

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"Miss. highway killings prompt drivers to be wary of being pulled over" Associated Press, May 17, 2012

JACKSON, Miss. - As they search for suspects in two highway killings, authorities in northwest Mississippi are urging drivers to use caution when approached by any vehicle with flashing blue lights.

Investigators said Monday that two people shot along highways may have been killed by someone who posed as a police officer and pulled them over late at night.

DeSoto County Sheriff Bill Rasco says efforts are focused on keeping motorists safe while investigators chase leads that are pouring in. He said many tips involve suspicious vehicles.

So far there have been no arrests.

Rasco says motorists can call 911 if they are being pulled over. He said agencies can quickly determine whether they have vehicles in the area and dispatch help if needed.  

And how long will that take?

“We are telling motorists to be aware of everything around them and any time they are being pulled over to go to a safe location where there are lots of lights and where people are around, if possible, and always call 911,’’ Rasco said Wednesday.

The assistant manager of a truck stop along the interstate where one victim was found said the shootings have been a topic of discussion among the employees - many of whom must drive the stretch of highway to get home.

“Myself and a couple of other female employees here are concerned, especially for those getting off at night and driving home,’’ Sunny Hall said....

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Also see: Robbery likely motive in Miss. shootings