NEWTON, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The Newton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon, resulting in the death of a female juvenile.
Around 2:00 p.m., officers responded to reports of a person shot on West Church Street. Upon arrival, authorities discovered two juveniles, a male and a female, who had been involved in the incident. The female juvenile suffered a gunshot wound and later died from her injuries. The male juvenile was uninjured.
One person of interest has been identified and is currently in custody, according to Newton Police Chief Randy Patrick. The case remains under active investigation, and further details will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, Mississippi Commercial Traffic Enforcement Division, Newton County Sheriff’s Department, Newton Fire and Rescue, and CareMed EMS.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Newton Police Department at (601) 683-2042 or East Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 1-855-485-8477.
This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
