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One shot dead on Locust
One person has been shot dead on Locust Street in Vicksburg.
Shots rang out on Locust Street in Vicksburg just after 11:10 p.m. resulting in the death of an area man.
According to Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones, a black male has been shot and is deceased on Locust Street in Vicksburg. Later reports indicate the deceased was shot in the chest. The incident happened around 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday night. Police had the area blocked off as they conducted their investigation of the shooting.
Deputy Chief Mike Bryant stated in our live report from the scene that they did not believe there was a threat to the immediate area or to the community as a result of this shooting.
Chief Jones reported the VPD will update the information, including the name of the deceased at the appropriate time.
11:26 a.m. – UPDATE – The deceased has been identified as Shandrick “Black” Montgomery, 45, of Vicksburg.
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