UPDATED 1:40 PM – One Dead In Aberdeen Shooting
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – A shooting at an Aberdeen apartment complex leaves a father dead at the scene and his son in the hospital.
51 year old Troy Weaver’s daughter tells WCBI News that he was killed at his home following a gunshot wound to the chest. Weaver’s son, 31 year old Everett Morgan, is being treated at a local hospital.
It happened just about 10:30 this morning.
Witnesses tell WCBI-TV that a gunman ran into an apartment and apparently shot the two men at close range.
Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell confirms witness reports. Cantrell says Weaver was shot in the chest and died at the scene. Morgan was shot in the head.
Investigators have identified a Charles Thompson as a potential person of interest in the case. Tompkins is thought to be driving a red van. Anyone with information is asked to contact Aberdeen Police or Monroe County authorities.
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