Two Gulfport men face armed robbery and kidnapping charges after a Friday incident near Mississippi State University’s campus.
Marcus Keys, 19, and Shanquell Fairly, 20, were both charged at the conclusion of a joint search by the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department, Starkville Police Department and MSU Police Department.
Few details on the situation emerged Saturday, but OCSD Lt. Brett Watson said the no injuries were reported from the incident, and the kidnapping victim was not harmed.
Law enforcement agents were dispatched to the area near the East Lee Boulevard B-Quick gas station after an armed robbery was reported about 8 p.m. A Maroon Alert sent by MSU stated police sought two suspects, one of whom allegedly possessed a shotgun during the incident.
Watson said the incident occurred outside the gas station and involved two victims. Only one victim, he said, was allegedly taken against their will.
The arrests came about two hours after the first Maroon Alert was sent. Both suspects remain in custody at the Oktibbeha County Jail pending a bond hearing. Their arraignment is expected Monday.
In a release, OCSD representatives thanked MSUPD and SPD for their assistance in the case.
“Both departments’ assistance was instrumental in bringing about the swift apprehension of the suspects in this case,” the release stated.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to call OCSD at (662) 323-2421 or (662) 324-8484.
Carl Smith covers Starkville and Oktibbeha County for The Dispatch. Follow him on Twitter @StarkDispatch
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