An investigation is underway following a reported officer-involved shooting that took place in the Mississippi Pine Belt.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is looking into an incident in which a Covington County deputy allegedly struck an unidentified individual after the subject opened fire at officers Saturday morning.
Deputies were responding to a call for service at a residence on Jack Flowers Road in Collins. Upon arrival at the residence, the subject is said to have begun firing a weapon at the responding deputies, leading to an exchange of gunfire striking the subject.
The subject was transported to a local hospital. The deputies involved did not receive any serious physical injuries during this incident.
This information is preliminary and subject to change. No further details have been made available at this time.
