MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – On July 16, Meridian Police responded to a local hospital where a man was being treated for a gunshot wound to the back of his head.
The shooting, which took place near 29th Street and Highland Avenue, left the victim in critical condition. He was later transferred to a hospital in Jackson for further treatment.
The Meridian Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an extensive investigation into the incident, dedicating significant resources to the case.
On August 8, investigators had the opportunity to speak with the victim at the Jackson hospital, where he was accompanied by his mother.
Although the victim could not communicate verbally, he conveyed to the investigators that he did not know the identity of the shooter or the individuals present during the incident.
Additionally, he expressed his decision not to pursue charges against the perpetrator.
As a result, the Meridian Police Department has officially closed the case. However, the victim has been informed that the investigation could be reopened if he chooses to press charges in the future.
