An investigation has been launched after an officer-involved shooting in Columbus.
According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, an officer with Columbus Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle near 22nd Street and 17th Avenue on Friday at approximately 8:36 a.m. After the officer exited his vehicle, the subject allegedly attempted to strike the officer with his vehicle.
The officer responded by discharging his weapon but did not strike the subject. A brief pursuit ensured until the subject’s vehicle came to a stop. The subject then fled on foot and was quickly apprehended with no further incident.
The identities of those involved have not been released at this time.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case. Upon completion of its investigation, all findings will be turned over to the local district attorney’s office.
