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One injured in officer-involved shooting in Tupelo

TUPELO, Miss. (WJTV) – Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Tupelo.

The incident occurred near McCullough Boulevard and Interstate 22, according to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS).

Investigators said officers with the Verona Police Department responded to a call to assist a neighboring agency in a chase with a hostage in the vehicle. They said the unidentified suspect wrecked the vehicle and pointed a weapon at officers.

The officers fired their weapons, striking the suspect and causing serious injuries. The suspect was transported to a local hospital. No officers were injured.

MBI agents will gather evidence and share their findings with the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office.

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