MBI takes over investigation into officer-involved shooting in Natchez; suspect ‘critically injured’
Published 8:40 am Monday, May 12, 2025
Law enforcement officials investigate a reported shooting at the Natchez Visitor Center on the corner of Canal and John R. Junkin in Natchez, Miss., Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Law enforcement officials investigate a reported shooting at the Natchez Visitor Center on the corner of Canal and John R. Junkin in Natchez, Miss., Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Law enforcement officials investigate a reported shooting at the Natchez Visitor Center on the corner of Canal and John R. Junkin in Natchez, Miss., Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Law enforcement officials investigate a reported shooting at the Natchez Visitor Center on the corner of Canal and John R. Junkin in Natchez, Miss., Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Law enforcement officials investigate a reported shooting at the Natchez Visitor Center on the corner of Canal and John R. Junkin in Natchez, Miss., Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Law enforcement officials investigate a reported shooting at the Natchez Visitor Center on the corner of Canal and John R. Junkin in Natchez, Miss., Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
Law enforcement officials investigate a reported shooting at the Natchez Visitor Center on the corner of Canal and John R. Junkin in Natchez, Miss., Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo/Thomas Graning)
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NATCHEZ – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating the officer-involved shooting involving the Natchez Police Department and an attempted murder suspect.
The shooting took place about 10:20 p.m. Sunday at the old Natchez Visitors Center on Canal Street and left the suspect “critically injured.”
Officers were attempting to serve a warrant on Phillip Stokes Jr., 19, who was wanted for attempted murder following an early Friday shooting on Lafayette Street that injured a woman.
As police were attempting to serve the arrest warrant, Stokes began firing at officers, said Natchez Police Chief Cal Green. Officers returned fire, critically injuring Stokes who was transported to Merit Health Natchez hospital
According to the MBI statement, “upon arrival to the location, the subject displayed a firearm, resulting in an exchange of gunfire between the subject and law enforcement officers. The subject sustained critical injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. No officers were injured during the encounter.”
MBI is currently assessing the incident and gathering evidence. Upon completing the investigation, agents will share their findings with the Attorney General’s Office. This information is preliminary and subject to change.
Also arrested for the shooting was Willeshia Williams, who was charged Friday with accessory after the fact of attempted murder.
Phillip Stokes Jr., left, and Willeshia Williams, right, are suspects in an ongoing shooting investigation. (Submitted)
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