14 people shot in Clarksdale, Miss.
CLARKSDALE, Miss. (WMC) - A total of 14 people were injured in three shootings in Clarksdale, Mississippi, that are believed to be connected.
Clarksdale Police Chief Robbie Linley says the shootings happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.
All 14 victims were taken to the hospital but are expected to survive. All but one have since been released.
There is currently no suspect information.
The majority of victims were shot on Delta Avenue. Police say several rifles, handguns and shell casings were found at the scene.
A second shooting happened on West 2nd Street near Cuyahoga Street.
A woman was also found at Florence Avenue and Friars Point Road with a gunshot wound.
“It’s been a lot of work,” Sergeant George Johnson said. “We put the time in, we put the work in, we are currently working with Mississippi Bureau of Investigation as well as ATF (Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms). So they’re all chiming in helping us on this investigation. At this time we don’t have any suspects. But we’re on the verge of closing in on the case.”
Clarksdale Police Department and Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office are assisting in the investigation.
If you have any information about who is responsible, call police at 662-621-8152.
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Source: Action News 5
