Desoto County News

Suspect sought in Southaven drive by shooting

Southaven Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a suspect in a drive-by shooting Monday afternoon that sent one person to hospital with a gunshot wound.  

Officers were called to a residence at 588 Hillbrook Drive, north of Rasco Road and west of Airways Blvd., shortly after 1:30 p.m. on a report of shots fired. 

Responding officers found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to hospital for treatment by Southaven EMS in stable condition.  

Investigators found about 30 shell casings around the residence and witnesses identified a suspect vehicle as a blue NIssan Altima. 

If you have any information about the incident or a possible suspect, you are asked to contact Southaven Police at 662-393-8652 or email TIPS@southaven.org

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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