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One killed in Vicksburg Friday night homicide

Vicksburg Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead near an I-20 ramp on Friday night. The victim suffered a stab wound, and authorities are working to identify him while a person of interest is in custody.

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The man was discovered near a fence line in the area of the I-20 West ramp to U.S. Highway 61 South. Police said he appeared to have suffered a stab wound.

The victim’s identity has not been determined. Investigators are working to identify him and determine the circumstances surrounding his death.

A person of interest has been detained in connection with the case, according to police.

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Keith Phillips is the Vicksburg Daily News Sports Editor. He has been on staff since October 2019 where he was part-time until becoming full-time in 2020. Keith is a Vicksburg native and graduate of Vicksburg High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. In his years with VDN, he has covered multiple stories including sports, human interest and crime(courtroom).

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