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VPD releases statement on Friday homicide
The Vicksburg Police Department is investigating a homicide after an unidentified male was found deceased Friday, August 21, 2026.
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VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The Vicksburg Police Department is investigating a homicide after an unidentified male was found deceased Friday, August 21, 2026. The department has issued the following statement concerning the event.
The male was discovered near the fence line in the area of the I-20 West ramp to U.S. Highway 61 South with what appeared to be a stab wound.
The identity of the victim is unknown at this time. Investigators are working to identify the victim and determine the circumstances surrounding his death.
A person of interest has currently been detained in connection with this incident. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
