A baby died on Tuesday after his father, who was accused of murdering two people, was shot and killed by police in a chase with the infant the day before.
Eric Derrell Smith, 30, was killed on Monday by police after a chase on I-10 in Biloxi, Mississippi. His 4-month-old baby was in the car at the time officers opened fire, according to WLOX. The baby, La’Mello Parker, died early Tuesday morning. The cause of the infant’s death is unclear.
According to preliminary reports, Smith was exchanging gunfire with officers and allegedly used the baby as a shield to keep himself safe, WBRZ reported.
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“Despite the efforts of medical staff, the child passed away as a result of the injuries sustained. As stated, the investigation is ongoing at this time. Once a thorough investigation is completed the details will be released to the District Attorney’s Office for review,” Maj. Chris DeBack said in a release from Biloxi Police Department, according to WLOX.
At least 50 law enforcement vehicles from several agencies across multiple counties were involved in the chase and control of traffic, the outlet reported.
Smith allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend, Christin Parker, 32, and her nephew, Brandon Parker, 26, on Monday in their home in Baker, Louisiana, before fleeing with the baby, per the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office. The 4-month-old was Smith’s son with his ex-girlfriend.
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Smith was traveling eastbound on the highway in Mississippi before the incident with police.
The Biloxi Police Department did not immediately return a request for comment.
