MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Southaven

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting involving the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.

The shooting happened about 6:40 a.m. Wednesday morning at a residence on Clark Avenue in Southaven.

Deputies with the SWAT Team were attempting to execute an arrest warrant at the residence when the subject pointed a weapon at officers. The subject was shot and killed.

Deputies were not injured.

MBI is gathering evidence. Upon completing the investigation, agents will share their findings with the Attorney General’s Office.

This is the 22nd officer-involved shooting this year and the second in Southaven.