Mississippi officer involved in shooting responding to suicide call Saturday morning

Published 12:15 pm Saturday, July 27, 2024

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Gulfport Police Department.

Gulfport Police Department officers were reportedly called to the area of Church Street to respond to a suicide threat Saturday morning.

Upon arrival, a subject was found pointing a weapon towards the officers. The responding officers then discharged their weapons, striking the suspect.

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Officials say the subject was seriously injured and taken to a local hospital.

None of the officers involved suffered any serious injuries.

MBI is currently investigating the incident and collecting evidence.