Mississippi teen shot to death, police say

Published 10:46 am Monday, June 10, 2024

A Mississippi teenage boy was shot to death early Monday, police said.

Police were called at approximately 1:28 a.m. Monday by a caller reporting a shooting in the 100 block of Darby Street in Gulfport.

When officers arrived they found the gunshot victim, a 16-year-old boy. The teen was transported to a local hospital for treatment, but was later pronounced dead from his injuries.

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Police said early Monday they had not made any arrests. Investigators have also not released any details around the shooting or the victim’s name.

Police ask that anyone with information about the shooting please call investigators at 228-868-5959 or Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898.