1 injured in Washington Street shooting; VPD continues investigation – The Vicksburg Post

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1 injured in Washington Street shooting; The VPD continues its investigation

Published at 9:09 a.m. on Friday June 7, 2024

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Vicksburg police said a wrecked vehicle was part of the scene of a shooting early Friday morning on Washington Street. (Regina Smith/The Vicksburg Post)

The Vicksburg Police Department cordoned off parts of Washington Street early Friday morning following a shooting. (Regina Smith/The Vicksburg Post)

Officials with the Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) continue their investigation into an early morning shooting Friday on Washington Street that left one man injured.

According to the VPD, officers responded to the 4100 block of Washington Street, near the Ameristar Casino, around 1:17 a.m. following reports of a person who had been struck by gunfire .

“Upon arrival, officers observed a wrecked vehicle and 25-year-old Devontay Knight suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper extremities,” said VPD Sgt. » said Jerrold Hayes. “Knight was transported to Merit Health River Area by medics and was flown to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for further evaluation and treatment. At this time, Knight is in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery.

The VPD has not released any information on possible suspects in Friday's shooting and said the investigation is ongoing. Hayes said anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call VPD at 601-636-2511 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 601-355-8477 (TIPS).