By Donna Campbell

The Brookhaven Daily Leader

BROOKHAVEN — Brookhaven police are investigating an incident that occurred Tuesday night that left former Natchez alderman Bob Pollard in critical condition in a Jackson hospital.

Family members told police Wednesday that Pollard had been found injured and taken to King’s Daughter Medical Center by ambulance, Brookhaven Police Capt. Clint Earls said. A family member was sent to check on Pollard at his Chippewa Street house at approximately 5:30 p.m. Tuesday after Pollard could not be reached by phone.

The family is concerned that Pollard might have been beaten based on his injuries, Earls said.

Pollard, 60, was airlifted to University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson Tuesday night.

Police were not made aware of a possible assault by the hospital at that time, Earls said. The family shared their concerns with police Wednesday morning.

Investigators photographed the interior and exterior of the house where Pollard was found, and Earls said the preliminary investigation does not indicate a struggle took place at the residence.

Earls said the investigation will continue until police can rule out foul play.

Pollard, a forester in Natchez, was elected to the Natchez Board of Aldermen in 2004 and served two terms. He lost his bid for a third term in 2012.