RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A man who killed himself during a standoff with authorities in Rankin County was tied to multiple shootings in Omaha, including one claiming the life of his cousin.

Authorities say Ricardo Kirk shot himself during a standoff Friday evening at a family member’s home on Shell Oil Road near Wade Patrick Road.

[ Wanted suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound following standoff ]

The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department had received a request for assistance from U.S. Marshals at approximately 5:40 p.m.

When officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, he fired shots and ran inside the home. All residents managed to escape safely, according to news release from the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office.

According to authorities, the suspect was wanted in

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