Oxford Police Looking For 2 Suspects After Friday Night Shooting

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI)- The Oxford Police Department is currently looking for two suspects after a gun shot wounded one man.

At around 7-35 Friday evening the Oxford Police Department responded to the area of Pegues Road in reference to an assault with a firearm.

The victim had a gun shot wound to his leg and stated that he was approached by two black males asking for a cigarette.

When he approached them, both suspects pulled firearms and attempted to rob him of his money & jewelry.

When the victim refused to do so, one of the suspects fired their weapon.

The suspects fled on foot.

The victim was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital & was released shortly after.

If anyone has any information, you are asked to contact the Oxford Police Department.