Vicksburg teen injured in shooting

Vicksburg Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near the intersection of Bowmar Avenue and Drummond Street this evening around 5:00 p.m.

A teenager was transported from the scene suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower leg. Vicksburg Police Chief Walter Armstrong says several people have been taken in for questioning.

Police obtained a video of the incident during their investigation and have issued a region-wide “Be On The Lookout” (BOLO) to law enforcement for a black or dark colored Tahoe or similar vehicle with multiple black male occupants.

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division of the VPD or CrimeStoppers at 601-355-TIPS.