Desoto County News

MBI investigating officer-involved incident in Hernando

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating a Tuesday incident involving a Hernando Police officer. 

The case surrounds a call to a Hernando subdivision late Tuesday morning.  

Police Chief Scott Worsham confirmed to DeSoto County News the incident in a text Tuesday afternoon, labeling it a home invasion/officer involved shooting and that it took place in the Dogwood Hollow subdivision.

Worsham said the MBI has come in to investigate and process the shooting and that nothing more could be released on the active investigation at this time. He added the suspect in the incident is in custody.  

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.

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