Corinth Police Seek Public Assistance in Shooting Investigation

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Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Corinth Police Department are appealing to the public for information following a shooting early Sunday morning, August 11, 2024. According to Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi, the incident occurred around 12:25 a.m. at John Street Park, located at 1102 S. John Street.

Corinth Police Officers were dispatched to the park in response to reports of gunfire. Shortly after, Magnolia Regional Health Center reported that a gunshot wound victim had been admitted. The victim, who sustained a leg injury, has since been treated and released from the hospital.

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Preliminary investigations reveal that a party was taking place at the park at the time of the shooting, which involved a large crowd. As of now, no suspects have been identified or taken into custody.

Authorities are urging anyone with information or video evidence related to the shooting to come forward. Tips can be reported to the Corinth Police Department at 662-286-3377 or through Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi at 1-800-773-TIPS. Additionally, information can be submitted via the P3 Tip App.

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for tips leading to an arrest. Tipsters can remain anonymous, as Crime Stoppers only seeks information and not identities.