HATTIESBURG — A 17-year-old boy died after being shot Sunday evening at a residence in Hattiesburg, authorities said.
Officers with the Hattiesburg Police Department responded around 7:56 p.m. April 12 to a reported shooting in the 900 block of Cypress Avenue. Upon arrival, they found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. The case is being investigated as a homicide.
Witnesses told investigators the suspect fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV immediately after the shooting. Preliminary findings indicate the suspect and victim are related, police said.
Detectives are actively working to identify the suspect and locate the vehicle involved.
Anyone with information, including surveillance footage or details about the vehicle, is urged to contact the Hattiesburg Police Department or Metro Crime Stoppers by dialing **TIPS.
Authorities said additional information will be released as it becomes available.
