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Mississippi State Police have shot dead a woman who was holding a Walmart employee hostage under tension. caught on camera Wednesday of trials.
Corunda McGinister, 21, was shot dead by police inside the megastore Richland after she strangely begged to speak to a newscaster while hugging a petrified worker, according to authorities and footage of the incident. rice field.
Richland Police reported on social media Wednesday that there was an “incident at a Walmart involving a weapon” around 5:45 p.m. issued a report of
Footage circulating online showed a woman, believed to be holding a gun, making specific requests.
“Hey, give me a newscaster here right now,” said the woman, appearing to hold a gun in one hand and grabbing the hostage in the other.
“I need help, I need help,” she said, according to the footage. “Give me a newscaster here.”
The woman also said she had no intention of hurting anyone. According to the video, she resisted calls to let the woman go during the horrifying episode.
“I’m not trying to hurt anyone,” said the woman. “Give me a newscaster.”
The footage also showed the police repeatedly demanding that the gun be dropped as she continued to demand the newscaster.
Richland Police Chief Nick McClendon told WAPT that the tense incident was “devastating” for everyone.
“This situation is devastating to all parties, officers and everyone involved,” McLendon said.
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Korunda McGinister was shot dead on Dec. 21, 2022 after he begged to speak to a newscaster while holding a Walmart employee hostage. </figcaption>
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In the video, she says, "I'm not trying to hurt anyone," as Korunda McGinister can be heard begging the workers to let go. </figcaption>
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