Shooting at Mississippi restaurant leaves one dead, six injured
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A shooting recorded last Friday at a Mississippi restaurant left one man dead and six people injuredaccording to local police.
The Ocean Springs Police Department reported that Officers responded just before 11 p.m. Friday to a shooting alert at the local Scratch Kitchen & Bar.located in the city.
Police Chief Mark Dunston said in the statement that They had a suspect in custody.
“At this time, the identity of the suspect will not be released while the investigation continues. Detectives continue to conduct interviews and don't want details to taint future information," Dunston said.
Police identified the man killed in the shooting as Chase Harmon, 19, of Moss Point, Mississippi.
Victims who were injured were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
Mayor Kenny Holloway in a statement Saturday described the shooting as intentional and said it had been "a terrible disruption" to the Ocean Springs community.
“The senseless act of violence has shaken our small town and shown a disregard for the safety of others, not just in our downtown district but throughout our city. This was not a random act of violence, but an intentional attack", said.
Scratch Kitchen & Bar posted a statement on Facebook stating that anyone who left belongings on the premises after the incident can retrieve those items after the area is cleared by law enforcement.
“Regarding the tragic events that took place last night (May 5, 2023) at TSK, in which an innocent young man lost his life and several others injured, We would like to express our deepest condolences to the victims and their families“, the letter indicated.
"This was truly a senseless act of violence and we pray that the family receives justice and continues to do everything possible to assist police in their investigation," the local statement added.
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