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JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, and the Mississippi Highway Patrol that occurred on Crosby Road in Jefferson County on Saturday.

Officers responded to a local hospital regarding a female suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers gathered information from the injured female and went to the residence.

Upon arrival, 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 this critical 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.

Additional information may be provided at a later time.