A 19-year-old lost his life in Vicksburg after a shooting yesterday on Locust and Jefferson Street.
Officers from the Vicksburg Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the area and found a 19-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was transported by ambulance for medical treatment but later died.
Shortly after, E911 dispatch notified officers that two more gunshot victims had arrived at the hospital.
Through further investigation, officers determined that the incident originated inside an apartment where a significant amount of drugs was recovered. The investigation remains active as detectives work to gather video footage and witness statements to identify those involved.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Vicksburg Police Department.
