Fatal Marshall Stand-Off Investigated
Posted/updated on: December 19, 2011 at 9:59 am
MARSHALL — A Marshall man was killed late Friday and police investigations into his death included a related stand-off Saturday afternoon on Harleton Road. Kenneth “Junior” Dillard, 22, of Marshall was found dead Friday near St. James Cemetery, according to Harrison County Sheriff Tom McCool. Several suspects under investigation are part of a circle known for drug-related offenses and that police suspect drugs could be a factor in the case.
Authorities said hundreds of people gathered Saturday afternoon on the streets outside a home at the corner of Yaney Street and Harleton Road, where police attempted to coerce the resident outside. Special Response Teams from the Marshall Police Department and the Harrison County Sheriff’s department were attempting to capture a felony bond forfeiture suspect whose original charge was manufacture of a controlled substance. The unnamed suspect was seen by an officer, running along Harleton Road at noon, and the stand-off lasted until about 4:30.
During that time, police got a telephone into the house and one occupant came outside, but was not arrested. The person of interest for the stand-off was not found inside, though police had seen the person at the location earlier in the day. McCool confirmed that the two events were linked.
