17-year-old injured in drive by

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — A 17-year-old female was struck by a bullet in a shooting described as a drive-by shooting.

At 7:19 p.m. Saturday night, a 17-year-old girl was struck by a bullet in the 3900 block of North Washington. According to Vicksburg Police Captain Curtis Judge, a car drove by, spraying bullets. The 17-year-old was struck in her side. She was taken to an area hospital by a family member, where she was treated and released.

According to Vicksburg Police Captain Curtis Judge, “Shell casings were recovered at the scene and we are investigating the shooting.”

The Vicksburg Daily News will update this story as more information is made available.