Department of Public Safety issues statement after Sherman shooting

According to a news release from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, an individual was shot in Sherman at Beasley Apartments early Wednesday morning.

The following was issued by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety after the shooting:

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 29th, 2023, at approximately 4:30 a.m. at Beasley Apartments in Sherman, Mississippi.

Multiple agencies responded to the apartments after receiving complaints of an individual discharging a weapon. Upon arriving at the scene, officers engaged the subject. The subject has been transported to a nearby hospital to be treated for injuries sustained during the incident. No officers were injured.

MBI is currently assessing this critical incident and gathering evidence. Upon completing the investigation, agents will share their findings with the Attorney General’s Office.