4 Shot, 2 Dead in Homicide

Around three o’clock police were called to the scene of 20th Avenue and 17th street, where it now has been confirmed that two males were shot to death along with another adult who is in critical condition. Police tell us that a child under the age of 1 was shot but did not sustain life threatening injuries.

A suspect has not been identified.

It is also unclear of whether the suspect knew the victims or not. Police are labeling the incident as a homicide.

This is ongoing investigation and police are asking that if you have any information that call East Mississippi Crime Stoppers at (855)485-8477.