1 sent to hospital in officer-involved shooting in Forrest County
Published: Dec. 26, 2021 at 5:55 PM CST
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate an officer-involved shooting that happened Sunday afternoon.
According to the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. near the Carnes community in southern Forrest County.
According to FCSO Public Information Officer Michael Pol, the officer was unharmed while a suspect was transported to a local hospital.
Pol said deputies are working to secure the scene.
This is a developing situation and this report will be updated as new information becomes available.
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