Man Wanted in Clay Street shooting turns himself in

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — A man wanted in connection with a May 4 shooting on Clay Street has turned himself in, Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones confirmed.

Demarcus Bishop voluntarily surrendered to the Vicksburg Police Department without incident Sunday night around 10 p.m.

“I would like to express my appreciation for the community’s cooperation and for Bishop’s peaceful surrender,” Jones said in a statement. “We are grateful that Mr. Bishop turned himself in and that this situation did not escalate further. We remain committed to seeing justice served and ensuring the safety of all Vicksburg residents.”

The shooting occurred around 7:37 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of Clay Street and Mission 66. The victim, who sustained a gunshot wound, was able to drive himself to a local hospital for emergency treatment. While receiving care, the victim identified Bishop as the shooter, telling authorities the altercation stemmed from an ongoing dispute over a woman.

Police previously stated Bishop was last seen driving a blue four-door sedan and urged the public to assist in locating him. With Bishop now in custody, the department is continuing to investigate the situation.

Anyone with additional information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Vicksburg Police Department at 601-636-2511 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).