TUPELO-The FBI has released this statement regarding the Murder and bank robbery in Tupelo, Mississippi. Here is what they have to say along with several surveillance shots of the suspect:
UNKNOWN SUSPECT Murder and Bank Robbery
REWARD: The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the individual responsible for these violent crimes. Law enforcement authorities are seeking public assistance with locating an unidentified male suspect who is wanted in connection with the attempted robbery of an Atlanta, Georgia bank; the robbery of a Tupelo, Mississippi bank; and the shooting of two Tupelo Police Department Officers, all on December 23, 2013. The shootings resulted in the death of one officer and the critical wounding of the other officer. The unknown suspect is described as approximately 5’8″ to 6’0″ tall with a slender build. The suspect was wearing a facemask, a shirt or jacket with an “Aztec” pattern, khaki pants, and tennis shoes similar to the Converse brand. The suspect’s vehicle is described as a gray sedan, possibly a late-model Chrysler 200.