Hinds County Deputies responded to 25600 HWY 18 in Utica, at approximately 12:00 am in reference to shots fired at a bonfire.
When deputies arrived, they found 19-year-old Demerius Paige suffering from two gunshot wounds, one in the arm and one in the leg.
He was transported to the University Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Hinds County deputies say there are no known suspects at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office at 601-974-2900.