Shots fired, girl injured

Published 10:59 pm Saturday, May 28, 2016

By John Surratt

Vicksburg police are investigating a reported shooting in which a 15-year-old girl was cut in the leg by broken glass.

The shooting was reported at approximately 9:45 p.m. Saturday night in the area of Elizabeth Circle and Alcorn Drive

Police Capt. Sandra Williams said the girl was in a car when shots were fired into the car, breaking the glass and cutting her. She was taken to Merit Health River Region Medical Center.

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Williams said two people were being held for questioning.

Additional details will be posted to vicksburgpost.com as they become available.

About John Surratt

John Surratt is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in general studies. He has worked as an editor, reporter and photographer for newspapers in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. He has been a member of The Vicksburg Post staff since 2011 and covers city government. He and his wife attend St. Paul Catholic Church and he is a member of the Port City Kiwanis Club.

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