A Louisiana police officer was fatally shot over a reported mask dispute during a high school basketball game.
“We are deeply saddened by the senseless and tragic death of TUPD Corporal Martinus Mitchum. Corporal Mitchum was a dedicated police professional who had a heart of service for the Tulane community,” Tulane University said in a statement on Tulane officer Mitchum’s death.
The suspect in the shooting, John Shallerhorn, had reportedly robbed a man sitting on the parking lot of the school by brandishing a gun before he came in contact with Mitchum on Friday.
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Shallerhorn then entered the school but was stopped for not wearing a mask. An altercation then broke out, with Mitchum, who was working security at the game, attempting to escort Shallerhorn from the area.
Mitchum was then reportedly shot in the chest.
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Shallerhorn was arrested for armed robbery and first-degree murder of a police officer.
In addition to serving as a Tulane officer, Mitchum also worked at the 2nd District Court.
