MHP Troopers vehicle shot several times overnight in Vicksburg

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A Mississippi Highway Patrol Troopers’ vehicle was shot overnight.

According to Chief Jones, “Officers responded to an address on 1st Avenue to a possible burglary. Upon arrival, contact was made with an MHP Trooper who stated they were awakened by shots fired in their driveway. The trooper walked outside and discovered that her patrol unit had been damaged.” Chief Jones reports, “The rear driver side window had been shattered out and rear passenger side window had a bullet hole. Shell casings were recovered.”

Earlier on Wednesday, an alert Vicksburg Daily News reader reported a large presence of MHP units on Spring Street near South Street in the city.

MHP on Spring Street. Reader submitted photo

It is unknown if these two incidents are related. The Vicksburg Daily News has reached out to the MHP for information on both of these incidents.

If you know anything about this incident, call the Vicksburg police non-emergency number at (601) 636-2511.

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