PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) — The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one teenager dead and three other people injured early Sunday morning on Walnut Street.
According to a statement released by the department, multiple 911 calls came in reporting shots fired and indicating that several individuals had been struck by gunfire.
When officers arrived on scene, they found a 19 year old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. His identity has not yet been released.
Investigators say several other victims had already been taken to area hospitals by private vehicle before officers reached the scene. An adult woman suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and was later transferred to Jackson Hospital for additional treatment.
Two other victims were treated for non life threatening injuries, one for a graze wound to the leg and the other for a graze wound to the arm. Both were treated and released from the local hospital.
Police have not announced any arrests, and no suspect information has been released. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation as detectives continue gathering evidence and pursuing leads to identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 601 656 2131 or East Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 1 855 485 8477. Tips to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous.
This is a developing story. Queen City Newsfeed will provide updates as more information becomes available.
