Suspect wanted in connection with Thursday shooting

The Vicksburg Police Department is searching for a man in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday.

Kentavious Ford, 17, is accused of shooting into an occupied vehicle and of attempted aggravated assault.

Thursday at 9:32 p.m., officers responded to the 2100 block of Oak Street in reference to shots fired. The complainant stated Ford shot at a 2006 Ford Taurus. Ford is the former boyfriend of one of the vehicle occupants. The car was struck twice in the rear, but none of the three occupants were injured.

Anyone having information concerning Ford’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Vicksburg Police Department at 601-636-2511 or Crime Stoppers at 800-355-8477 (800-355-TIPS).