A Claiborne County Sheriff’s Deputy has been fatally shot while attempting to disperse a crowd at a convenience store, leaving law enforcement officials searching for an at-large suspect. The incident occurred on September 7, 2026, in Claiborne County, Mississippi. According to reports from WLBT, deputies responded to the scene to break up a gathering when a suspect opened fire. The shooting resulted in the death of Deputy Terrian Bailey, who had served with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office for six years. Bailey is survived by his wife and children. In addition to the deputy, a woman was also wounded in the exchange of gunfire. Authorities have stated that she is expected to recover from her injuries. The FBI is currently assisting in the investigation and has offered a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the capture of the suspect. As of this report, no specific details regarding the suspect’s identity, description, or current location have been released to the public. Investigators are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting or the whereabouts of the suspect to contact the FBI or local law enforcement immediately. The community is in mourning as the department honors the service and sacrifice of Deputy Bailey. This remains an active investigation with the suspect still at large.