One person is dead and one injured following a Thursday night shooting on Martha Street near Grammar Street in Vicksburg.

The cause of the shooting is under investigation and the name of the deceased will not be released until the next of kin has been notified, said Investigator Jerrold Hayes of the Vicksburg Police Department.

One person of interest is currently detained and being questioned in reference to the shooting.

Hayes added that this is an active investigation with further information pending.