One dead in Tupelo shooting, suspects wanted

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – One man is dead after a fatal shooting in Tupelo Tuesday evening.

Police were called to 333 King Street around 6:30 p.m. to investigate a body in a yard.

When officers arrived they discovered a victim in a yard with gunshot wounds.  The victim died a short time later at the scene.

Police secured the area, processing the crime scene.

The suspects fled the scene and police are tracking down leads searching for those responsible.

A person of interest is in police custody.

The Tupelo police department is expected to release more information Wednesday.

This is the first homicide in the city this year.