The man who died may have been shot by an officer after “there was an exchange of gunfire between at least 2 to 3 people in and around a vehicle” during the Mississippi Mud Bug Festival, Hinds County Sheriff Tyree said. Jones.
Several law enforcement officers from various agencies were working on the event and responded when it was fired around 10pm, the sheriff said.
“We believe that one of the law enforcement officers fired his weapon and we believe at this particular moment that the victim who died was probably due to the shooting involved by an officer,” Jones told a news conference.
“We believe that the deceased was actively involved in the incident, which was reported in relation to the shooting and in relation to several shots,” he added.
Jones declined to identify the employee involved or their affiliate agency. He said the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation had been called in to co-operate in the investigation.
The wounded in the shooting “appear to be stable,” the sheriff said in a Facebook post.
At least two people were detained for questioning after the shooting, Jones said.
Police found at least one vehicle, two rifles and at least one pistol, which they believe were related to the shooting.
“We don’t know at this time what the motive was or what exactly happened,” Jones said, noting that the investigation is ongoing.
“We will find out exactly what happened. We will find out who is involved and they must be held accountable and accountable for this very reckless incident,” Jones said.
The Mississippi Mud Festival began on Wednesday and is scheduled to run through Sunday, according to the Jackson Convention Bureau and Visitors. The festival includes live entertainment, crab cooking and eating competitions and attractions. This was the second year the event was hosted by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, according to the department’s website.
It is unclear whether the festival will open on Sunday, Jones said.
CNN turned to the Mississippi Fairgrounds and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce.
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