Mississippi authorities are urging drivers to be wary when being pulled over by a police officer after two people were shot and killed by someone police think could be posing as a cop to get motorists to stop. 
 
 "We urge everyone to be cautious while driving, especially at night," the Tate County Sheriff's Office posted on their Facebook page. "If someone attempts to pull you over with flashing lights and you feel unsure of stopping, DON'T PULL OVER. Use your cell phone and dial 911 and if it's a real officer then the dispatcher will confirm it for you and if it's not a real officer they will send help to you." 
 
 "Our deputies have been told not to overreact if someone does not immediately pull over," the sheriff's office wrote. "Your safety is our primary concern." 
 
 Two drivers were killed on northern Mississippi highways within days of each other and investigators in multiple counties and federal officials are working to find out who may be behind the killings. 
 
 One driver, Tom Schlender, 74, from Nebraska, was found in his car on Interstate 55 in Panola County on May 8 about 1:30 a.m. Three days later, Lori Carswell, 48, from Mississippi, was found near her car on Mississippi Highway 713 in nearby Tunica County about 2:15 a.m. 
 
 Authorities suspect the shooter may be pretending to be a cop because the perpetrator may have been driving a gold unmarked Crown Victoria sedan, which can resemble a police car. 
 
 Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance said the search for the gold car stems from an incident in Tate County on April 2 when a woman was pulled over during the day by a gold sedan, with flashing lights. The car did not have blue lights, but had alternating headlamps and other lights. 
 
 The man who approached her car was dressed in pants and an untucked plaid shirt, according to the sheriff. The woman was suspicious and only lowered her window a crack. She told the man her license was in the truck and she was not getting out of the car. When the woman demanded to see his badge and ID, he became agitated and fled. 
 
 Schlender was driving from Nebraska to Florida to pick up his grandson from college when he was killed. 
 
 "He was a really good man and he didn't deserve what happened, whatever that was," Schlender's daughter Tracy Anderson told ABCNews.com. "Our minds go crazy with the possibilities and the theories." 
 
 "What we understand is that based upon the press conferences yesterday, both vehicles were stopped by what [authorities] believe was somebody possibly impersonating a police officer," Schlender's son-in-law Matthew Anderson told ABCNews.com. "What transpired then is kind of a mystery." 
 
 From what the family has been told by authorities, they believe that Schlender was shot through the door of his car and that his car swerved along the road for a bit before crashing into a median. When authorities arrived, the car's engine was still running and Schlender's wallet was missing. 
 
 Schlender has three daughters, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He worked for Lincoln Electric System for about 40 years before retiring. 
 
 "He was very much a family man. He was always there for us kids. He was a hard worker," a choked up Tracy Anderson said. "He's been retired since 2000 and as soon as the grandkids started happening, he was a great grandfather." 
 
 Schlender was also a caretaker for his wife who suffered a stroke about seven years ago. 
 
 "The emotional rollercoaster has been pretty terrible," she said. "I want to see whoever did this get caught and justice for my dad and for this second lady and hopefully no more [killings]." 
 
 The family of Carswell declined to comment and said that police had asked them not to make any statements. Carswell lived in nearby Hernando, Miss., and worked at a casino. 
 
 The shootings appear to be random and there is no known connection between the victims. Police are analyzing shell casings discovered at both scenes. 
 
 Authorities have launched a dragnet, saturating the area, looking for clues and a possible suspect. 
 
 "We do not have any witnesses at this point," DeSoto County District Attorney John Champion told the Associated Press. "We're asking the community for help." ||||| Officers aggravated "fake cop" may be abusing public trust Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 7:22 PM EST Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 6:52 AM EST 
 
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 As the search continues in North Mississippi for a double murder suspect, some South Mississippi police departments are telling officers to be sensitive to public worry about traffic stops. 
 
 In recent days, two people have been found shot to death in or near their vehicles. A 74-year-old man on Interstate 55 in Panola County and a 48-year-old woman on Highway 713 in Tunica County. 
 
 Authorities believe the killings could be at the hands of someone posing as an officer pulling people over. 
 
 On Tuesday, the D'Iberville Police Department told officers to be patient during traffic stops because with all the news coverage about the highway murders people may be a little hesitant to pull over, especially for unmarked cars. 
 
 D'Iberville Police Captain Clay Jones said, it's frustrating to know someone may be abusing the public trust since officers work so hard to earn. 
 
 "The trust that we hold so dear to us," said Jones. "Really it concerns us so much that we want to let the public know what to do on these traffic stops." 
 
 When traffic stops are made by unmarked cars, many departments take extra care to help drivers feel more comfortable. 
 
 "We instruct our investigative units, our people that drive unmarked cars, that if they are going to have to stop a vehicle that they call for a marked unit," Jones said. "We clearly display our badges. We clearly wear police uniforms and shirts, but we go that extra step to make sure they understand that we're police officers and everyone is going to leave there safely." 
 
 Harrison County Sheriff Melvin Brisolara said, while some people may feel officers using only marked cars would be safer, unmarked cars also play an important role in law enforcement. 
 
 "We have to be able to use unmarked vehicles to be able to gather the evidence that we need on some of these criminals out there especially in narcotics cases,"said Sheriff Brisolara. "We can't all be driving around in Crown Victorias with tinted windows and everything else sticking out like a sore thumb." 
 
 Officers said it's upsetting when someone poses as an officer to commit crimes. 
 
 It's very aggravating because it's law enforcement's reputation on the line," said Sheriff Brisolara. "When you have the bad guy out there abusing it. Yes. It puts a blemish on us that we have to overcome." 
 
 Officers gave tips for if an unmarked car tries to pull you over or if it's at night in dark secluded area and you cannot tell if the car is marked or not. 
 
 1. Turn on your hazard and interior lights to acknowledge that you see the officer. 
 
 2. Drive slowly to a well lit area where people are around. 
 
 3. You can also call 911 and talk to a dispatcher who will know if the traffic stop is legitimate. 
 
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– If you're in Mississippi and a car with flashing lights tries to pull you over, just keep driving, police say. Two people were shot dead near their cars in the space of a few days, and investigators suspect somebody impersonating a police officer could be to blame. "If someone attempts to pull you over with flashing lights and you feel unsure of stopping, DON'T PULL OVER," the Tate County Sheriff's Office warns. "Use your cell phone and dial 911, and if it's a real officer then the dispatcher will confirm it for you, and if it's not a real officer they will send help to you." "Our deputies have been told not to overreact if someone does not immediately pull over," the sheriff's office says. "Your safety is our primary concern." Police suspect the shooter was driving a gold unmarked Crown Victoria sedan, which can resemble a police car, ABC reports. Police officers say it's frustrating to know somebody may be abusing the public trust they have worked to earn. "It's very aggravating because it's law enforcement's reputation on the line," the sheriff of Harrison County tells WLOX. "When you have a bad guy out there abusing it, yes, it puts a blemish on us that we have to overcome."