Vicksburg man reportedly shot on Locust Street early Wednesday

Published 1:09 pm Wednesday, July 8, 2020

The details of what, when and why are still unknown at this time, but a Vicksburg man is recovering from a gunshot wound received early Wednesday.

According to the Vicksburg Police Department, officers responded to Merit Health River Region in reference to a gunshot victim who had been transported by a personal vehicle around 1 a.m.

The victim, a black male, had received a gunshot wound to the inside of his left leg near the knee. According to reports, the victim said the shooting took place on the 400 block of Locust Street.

The victim was transported to University of Mississippi Medical Center for treatment. His condition is not known.

Officials with the Vicksburg Police Department said the shooting remains under investigation. The identity of the victim was not released.

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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