Authorities claim that a veterinarian shot two Bay St. Louis police officers while her toddler was in the car. Let’s see the suspect Amy Anderson who killed Branden Estorffe and Steven Robin & committed suicide in detail.
Bay St. Louis police officers murder case: Explained
One of the two Bay St. Louis police officers who were shot dead in the line of duty that morning was able to discharge his gun during a confrontation with their killer. According to new information, the director of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety revealed on Wednesday afternoon.
On Wednesday morning in the parking lot of Motel 6, a lady opened fire on two Mississippi police officers, killing them both, according to authorities. She was driving an SUV.
After the officers spoke to Amy Anderson, 43, for about 30 minutes after they had been there for a welfare check at 4:30 a.m., investigators said that she fired at the officers. Both Sgt. Steven Robin and Officer Branden Estorffe perished in the gunfire, according to the police.
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said in a statement that Anderson had a child in the car and that the officers had at one time before the shooting phoned the state’s Child Protective Services.
Mississippi Department of Public Safety: Statement
At approximately 4:30 a.m., Bay St. Louis Police Department officers Branden Estorffe (23 years old) and Steven Robin (34 years old), responded to a call for a welfare check at the Motel 6 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, located at 1003 Highway 90. Upon arriving, the two officers encountered a female subject, 43-year-old Amy Anderson, along with a minor subject. After nearly a 30-minute interaction with Anderson, during which time a child protective services resource was called, Anderson discharged a weapon from inside the vehicle striking both officers. Officer Robin received fatal injuries at the scene and Officer Estorffe succumbed to his injuries a short time later. Anderson died at the scene as a result of a gunshot wound to her chest. “I am heartbroken by this terrible loss of two brave law enforcement officers. I am praying for their family, friends, their fellow officers, and the entire Bay St. Louis community,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “Every single day across Mississippi, our law enforcement members place their lives on the line in constant and repeated acts of selfless sacrifice for their community. They are a key reason that the rest of us are safely and freely able to live our lives. They are the thin blue line.” “This is a very sad situation, and our deepest thoughts and condolences go out to the families of our lost officers,” said Bay St. Louis Mayor Mike Favre. “We ask that you pray for the City of Bay St. Louis, the Bay St. Louis Police Department, and their families and that you keep them in your thoughts in the coming days and weeks during this difficult time.” “A tragedy occurred here today in the city of Bay St. Louis as two of our finest officers’ lives were taken,” said Bay St. Louis Police Chief Toby Schwartz. “We are gathering facts and will ensure a thorough investigation into this matter.” This continues to be an open and ongoing investigation. Upon completion of this investigation, additional details will be made public. |
Who is Amy Anderson?
- Anderson, who worked at MedVet in Mobile, was a lifelong veterinarian, according to her profile.
- She also worked at veterinary clinics in her hometowns of Vicksburg, Vickport, and Ocean Springs, according to records check.
- Anderson revealed to the Vicksburg Post in 2005 that she had always wished to become a veterinarian when she was old enough to grasp what it meant.
- She was continuing the work of her father, veterinarian Bob Anderson, who spent 18 years at Vicksburg Animal Hospital.
- Anderson earned a degree in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Southern Mississippi.
- She went to Mississippi State University to get her veterinary medicine degree.
- Also, she had recently started working at Lakeview Animal Hospital in Ocean Springs.
Amy Anderson’s last post
Police officers, Branden Estorffe and Steven Robin dead
Estorffe, 23, passed away after being taken to the hospital, according to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. Robin, 34, was declared dead in the parking lot. According to authorities, Anderson was discovered deceased with a gunshot wound to the chest.
According to the Sun Herald, Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell stated that although detectives believe Anderson committed suicide, he would reserve judgment until after an autopsy because one of the officers shot Anderson during the interaction. The girl in the SUV, who was allegedly under ten years old, is still missing.
Early on, MBI and MDPS commissioner Sean Tindell claimed Anderson passed away in the driver’s seat of her car from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.
Investigators then discovered that one of the police officer’s service weapons had discharged during the confrontation, according to Tindell.
Tindell stated that although it is thought Anderson committed suicide, investigators are awaiting the results of an autopsy and other evidence to determine whether or not the woman actually killed herself.
Condolences paid to the police officers
On Wednesday, several state and municipal authorities sent their condolences for the lost officers.
Gov. Tate Reeves remarked, “I am heartbroken by this terrible death of two heroic law enforcement officers. I’m praying for their loved ones, close friends, their coworkers in law enforcement, and the entire Bay St. Louis neighborhood.
On Thursday, there will be a press conference to discuss the shooting.
At City Hall, where the Bay St. Louis Police Department is located, a temporary memorial has been erected in memory of the law enforcement personnel who have died in the line of duty.
“This is a very sad situation, and our deepest thoughts and condolences go out to the families of our lost officers,” said Bay St. Louis Mayor Mike Favre. “We ask that you pray for the City of Bay St. Louis, the Bay St. Louis Police Department, and their families and that you keep them in your thoughts in the coming days and weeks during this difficult time.”
Bay St. Louis Police Chief Toby Schwartz said the investigation is continuing.
“A tragedy occurred here today in the city of Bay St. Louis as two of our finest officers’ lives were taken,” said Schwartz. “We are gathering facts and will ensure a thorough investigation into this matter.”
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