Suspect considered armed and dangerous sought by police

Published 2:13 pm Friday, April 10, 2020

By Staff Reports

Omar Carter

The Vicksburg Police Department is seeking the public’s help in their search for a suspect connected to an incident Thursday.

In a release Friday, authorities reported they are looking for Omar Carter, of Vicksburg, for reportedly shooting into an occupied dwelling at 2727 Alcorn Drive. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Carter’s last known address is 30 Kings Street.

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Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 601-355-8477 or the Vicksburg Police Department at 601-636-2511.

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