Source: WJCL 20 News
“A man was shot and killed after attempting to rob a barbershop in Ridgeland, according to police. The incident occurred Thursday, 30 minutes before the shop’s scheduled opening time. The barbershop, which typically opens at 11 a.m., was hosting an early appointment when the suspect, wearing a ski mask and armed with a machete, entered. One of the barbers, who asked not to be identified, shot the man before the situation could escalate. Police confirmed the barber is a legal [sic] firearm owner. … Police identified the suspect as 55-year-old Curtis Edward Scott. Witnesses said Scott had an accomplice who fled the scene as soon as the shot was fired.” [editor’s note: Why would you rob a place when it has just opened, before any significant cash receipts? – TLK] (09/20/25)
https://www.wjcl.com/article/ridgeland-barbershop-self-defense-shooting/67961552