Shooting victim airlifted to UMMC, condition unknown

Published 4:10 pm Saturday, April 4, 2020

A 20-year-old man has been airlifted to University of Mississippi Medical Center after being shot in the arm and torso Saturday.

According to the Vicksburg Police Department, the victim arrived at Merit Health River Region Medical Center after being shot around 1:30 p.m.

The shooting reportedly took place on Fairgrounds Street near Pearl Street.

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Authorities have identified a suspect who authorities said fled the scene in a vehicle.

The victim’s condition was not made available.

About Tim Reeves

Tim Reeves, and his wife Stephanie, are the parents of three children, Sarah Cameron, Clayton and Fin, who all attend school in the Vicksburg Warren School District. The family are members of First Baptist Church Vicksburg. Tim is involved in a number of civic and volunteer organizations including the United Way of West Central Mississippi and serves on the City of Vicksburg's Riverfront Redevelopment Committee.

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