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Latimer Shooting: One Arrested, One Injured
2 Oct
Summary
- One person is in custody following a shooting incident.
- A 39-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound and was hospitalized.
- The suspect, Jerrion Tiyon Smith, faces aggravated assault charges.
In Latimer, Mississippi, a shooting incident on Wednesday afternoon led to the arrest of Jerrion Tiyon Smith, 26, of Moss Point. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office apprehended Smith and charged him with aggravated assault.
The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Tucker Road, near Owens Scrap Metal. Deputies responding to the scene discovered a 39-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
The injured individual was transported by helicopter to USA Health University Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. He is currently reported to be in stable condition.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the shooting. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the sheriff's office or Crime Stoppers.
