VPD investigating Monday night shooting of juvenile

Published 7:50 pm Tuesday, October 16, 2018

By John Surratt

Vicksburg police are following leads as they continue their investigation into the Monday night shooting in the 100 block of Drusilla Lane that wounded a juvenile, Vicksburg police Sgt. Curtis Judge said.

The victim, who has not been identified, was shot about 9 p.m. Monday. He was treated and released from Merit Health River Region.

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No arrests have been made in the case.

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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