MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – A shooting late Saturday night has left one person dead in Meridian. Authorities report that the incident occurred around 10:43 p.m. on 28th Avenue and 21st Street.
Meridian Police Department (MPD) officers responded to the scene and found a male victim who had been shot multiple times. The victim’s identity has not yet been released.
Acting Captain Dareall Thompson confirmed that MPD has a person of interest in custody in connection with the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are not yet available.
Authorities are working to gather more information about the circumstances leading up to the shooting. MPD is expected to provide additional updates as the investigation continues.
Stay tuned for more details as they emerge.
