MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The Meridian Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in the 800 block of 45th Avenue.
Police said officers were already patrolling an event in the area at approximately 1:30 a.m. when an altercation reportedly occurred inside a local business.
According to investigators, security personnel removed an individual from the business following the disturbance.
Investigators said the altercation then escalated in the parking lot of the Council of Organizations building, where one person, identified as Zaqwavion Carlisle, was shot.
Carlisle was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.
The Meridian Police Department Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate the incident. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Police are asking anyone who may have video recordings of the incident or information related to the case to contact investigators at 601-485-1893 or 769-298-5111. Individuals also may contact Crime Stoppers anonymously or email information and footage to [email protected]
