Desoto County News

Man hospitalized in Southaven shooting; two individuals detained

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – The Southaven Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred on Thursday on Elmbrook Drive, which left one man hospitalized.

Officers were dispatched to the scene in reference to the shooting and, upon arrival, located one male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Police provided immediate life-saving measures until the individual could be transported to Regional One for treatment.

Authorities confirmed that two individuals have been detained in connection with the incident.

Police and fire personnel were processing the scene at late morning.

In a statement, the Southaven Police Department emphasized that this was an isolated incident and assured the community that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

This is a developing story, and more information may be released as the investigation continues.


Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.