UPDATE: Fatal shooting investigated as ‘Stand Your Ground’ case
STEENS, Miss. (WCBI) – A deadly shooting investigation is underway in Lowndes County.
The incident happened around 3:51 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Deputies responded to 6751 Hwy 12 about a disturbance and were later told shots had been fired.
39-year-old Zackery Mixon of Steens died at the scene.
Mixon, who was living in a camper on the property, got into an argument with his girlfriend and then allegedly forced his way into her home.
A family member then shot him.
The fatal shooting is now being investigated as a “Stand Your Ground” case which refers to a self-defense situation.
Witnesses say the family member who was in fear for his life, shot the other man once in the arm, called 911, and began rendering aid.
Mixon died from his injuries.
Other family members witnessed the attack and shooting.
This is an ongoing investigation and we will bring you more updates as they become available.
