Watch: Video captures multiple gunshots during Washington Street incident

Published 8:50 am Tuesday, September 15, 2020

The investigation into a Friday shooting incident on Washington Street continues. 

Shortly after 1 a.m. Friday, reports indicated two vehicles were traveling south on Washington Street near Speed Street, with the occupants of one car firing guns out their windows at the other vehicle.

Witnesses described a tan sedan traveling behind a dark-colored Chrysler 30o, with occupants in the sedan shooting at the Chrysler.

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A video provided to The Vicksburg Post shows the occupants of the sedan firing multiple shots out the car windows in the direction of the car in front of them. Flashes from the handguns can be seen as the cars pass a Washington Street home.

Officials confirmed the Chrysler received multiple gunshots in the area of the vehicle’s trunk and the back passenger side door. Despite the number of gunshots that struck the vehicle, no one was injured.

Tuesday, police officials confirmed the tan sedan has not been located, nor have any suspects been identified.

About Tim Reeves

Tim Reeves, and his wife Stephanie, are the parents of three children, Sarah Cameron, Clayton and Fin, who all attend school in the Vicksburg Warren School District. The family are members of First Baptist Church Vicksburg. Tim is involved in a number of civic and volunteer organizations including the United Way of West Central Mississippi and serves on the City of Vicksburg's Riverfront Redevelopment Committee.

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