Two people have sustained injuries following an officer-involved shooting in Mendenhall on Thursday.
According to a release from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, an officer with Mendenhall Police Department was booking a subject on domestic violence charges at the police station when an altercation occurred between the subject and the officer.
During the altercation, the officer discharged his weapon striking the subject. The officer received
minor injuries and the subject was transported to a local hospital.
MBI is currently assessing the incident and gathering evidence. Upon completing the
investigation, agents will share their findings with the Attorney General’s Office.
