Sgt. Jason Blake and Clay Paulk die in fatal McComb shooting.
Fatal McComb shooting death of Sgt. Jason Blake.
Fatal McComb shooting death of Clay Paulk.
MCCOMB, Mississippi — A murder-suicide is suspected in the deaths of an off-duty McComb police officer and another man, according to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a residence on Cole Thomas Road, located near East Highway 44, around 3 p.m. on August 5th. Inside the dwelling, authorities discovered Sgt. Jason Blake and Clay Paulk deceased, both victims of apparent gunshot injuries. A third individual, identified as Nicki Wilson, sustained a wound from a firearm but was transported to Southwest Regional Medical Center for treatment. Medical and law enforcement officials stated Wilson’s injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
According to the information released by the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, initial investigations suggest that Clay Paulk entered the property forcibly. Prior to this incident, Paulk had a past relationship with Nicki Wilson. Following the forced entry, authorities believe Paulk shot Sgt. Jason Blake and Nicki Wilson using a shotgun. Ultimately, it is reported that Paulk ended his own life by firing a handgun before the arrival of law enforcement units. Detectives located his car nearby shortly after the incident.
Sgt. Jason Blake, who was employed by the McComb Police Department for five years, possessed 16 years of overall law enforcement experience. Chief Earnest Perry of the McComb Police Department mentioned that Blake had previously served with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office.
