Man sought in shooting

Published 12:58 pm Friday, March 23, 2018

Vicksburg police are looking for a 20-year-old man accused of shooting another man in the leg Thursday night.

Sgt. Johnnie Edwards said a warrant has been issued for Charles Lee “Lil Chuckie” Doss, 104 Ash St., charging him with aggravated assault in the shooting of Eldrae Stewart, 34, 1207 A Jefferson St., during an argument over a cigarette. He said Stewart was taken to Merit Health River Region, where he was treated for his wound and released.

Police were called to the hospital about 11:45 p.m. Thursday about a gunshot victim in the emergency room. Stewart said Doss pulled a gun during the argument and shot him once in the left leg. He said he ran from Jefferson Street to Mundy Street, where a relative drove him to the hospital. Stewart was listed in good condition then released.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Doss is asked to call Vicksburg Police Department at 601.636.2511 or Crime Stoppers at 601.355.tips (8477), or logon to p3tips.com.

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.