Person killed after being struck by Amtrak train in Biloxi identified

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The person struck and killed by an Amtrak train Wednesday morning in Biloxi has been identified.

The Harrison County Deputy Coroner has identified the victim as forty-three year-old Grassney Tucker of Gulfport. 

According to Biloxi Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 7:50 a.m. near Rodenberg Avenue and Irish Hill Drive.  Officials say the train has since cleared the track.

Details about the victim have not yet been released.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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