MBI investigates officer involved shooting in Lincoln County

MBI INVESTIGATING OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN LINCOLN COUNTY

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-
involved shooting that occurred on April 9th, 2023, at approximately 10:30 a.m. near the
intersection of Horseshoe Road and MS 550.

A Lincoln County Sherift’s Deputy was parked on the side of MS 550 when a subject approached his vehicle with a weapon in his hand. The subject did receive fatal injuries and 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.