Jackson, Mississippi: Authorities feared that a killer pretending to be a cop was stopping motorists on dark highways at night and later killing them, ABC News reported.
Mississippi police said that killer may have been driving a car almost same as police’s to pull over the victims before killing them.
Earlier, a man and a woman were found dead in their cars on Interstate 55 in Panola County and Mississippi Highway 713 in nearby Tunica County, respectively.
However, no connected has been found yet between the two incidents. Police have started a probe to find out the killer.
“We do not have any witnesses at this point,” DeSoto County district attorney John Champion told the Associated Press. “We’re asking the community for help.”
Officials are urging motorist to be extra careful in this regard. “We urge everyone to be cautious while driving, especially at night,” the Tate County Sheriff’s Office posted on their Facebook page. “If someone attempts to pull you over with flashing lights and you feel unsure of stopping, DON’T PULL OVER. Use your cell phone and dial 911 and if it’s a real officer then the dispatcher will confirm it for you and if it’s not a real officer they will send help to you.”
“Our deputies have been told not to overreact if someone does not immediately pull over,” the sheriff’s office wrote. “Your safety is our primary concern.”
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