Tears and laughter flowed freely Sunday at the Jackson Revival Center as family, friends and officers said goodbyes to Hinds County Deputy Martin Shields Jr.

Law enforcement officers across the state could be seen traveling through the capital city Sunday, all to honor the ultimate sacrifice that Deputy Shields made.

Senator Roger Marshall left his town hall early in Oakley, Kansas after a larger-than-expected crowd pressed him about DOGE cuts including jobs held by veterans. Colin McRoberts, who recorded the town hall, spoke to CNN about the Republican senator’s abrupt exit.

The processional for Hinds County Deputy Martin Shields Jr.‘s celebration of life was scheduled for Sunday afternoon.Deputy Shields was killed in the line of duty Sunday, February 23, while responding to a domestic call.

People from all over the Metro, including firefighters, police officers, paramedics and more, paid their respects to fallen Hinds County Sheriff's Deputy Martin Shields Jr. Friends and family gathered at the Westhaven Funeral Home on Saturday for the visitation.

Kennedy Jr. on Friday released a policy prohibiting public comments during his department’s rulemaking process, ending more than 50 years of the public’s involvement in crafting his department’s rules.