Man With Sword in Mississippi | Hattiesburg News

In Jones County, Mississippi, a 43-year-old man named Lonnie Lankford made threats of an active shooter at local businesses before barricading himself in a house. When deputies breached the door, he charged with a sword—until Sergeant Jared Hutto blocked the blow with his ballistic shield. Captain JD Carter then used a taser to subdue him. Lankford now faces charges for terrorist threats and disorderly conduct, with more possible as investigators dig deeper. A tense, high-stakes moment that underscores law enforcement’s daily challenges. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c83023dc999be149