MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – Meridian police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon in the 2500 block of 36th Street, leaving two individuals injured. The incident took place around 5:15 PM, according to MPD Chief Deborah Naylor Young.
Both victims were transported to a local hospital by Metro Ambulance, and Young reported that they are in stable condition. One of the victims was subsequently airlifted to a hospital in Jackson for further treatment.
Following reports that a possible suspect was barricaded in the residence where the shooting occurred, the MPD SWAT Team was activated to assess the situation. “The SWAT Team checked out the residence and determined there was no threat to the community,” Young stated. “This is an isolated incident; everyone knew each other.”
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and police are working to gather more information. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
