MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Mendenhall

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Mendenhall Police Department that happened Thursday morning.

A Mendenhall police officer was booking a subject on domestic violence charges at the police station when an altercation occurred between the subject and the officer.

During the altercation, the officer discharged his weapon striking the subject. The officer received minor injuries and the subject was taken to a local hospital. This information is preliminary
and subject to change.

MBI is currently assessing this critical incident and gathering evidence. Upon completing the investigation, agents will share their findings with the Attorney General’s Office.

This is the 14th officer-involved shooting in Mississippi this year. Two have been in South Mississippi.