Mississippi
HPD investigating reported shooting near USM campus
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) – The University of Southern Mississippi sent out an alert late Friday night about a shooting near campus being investigated by the Hattiesburg Police Department.
The university did conclude the brief message by saying, “There is no threat to campus at this time.”
HPD provided no information Friday night.
A heavy police presence and crime scene tape was visible near McDonald’s, Cadence Bank and Exxon Gas Station/Krispy Krunchy Chicken on the north side of Hardy Street.
The full “Eagle Alert” message that went out just before 11 p.m. to USM students, faculty and staff read:
“EAGLE ALERT Hattiesburg Police Department is investigating a shooting at the intersection of 31st Ave. and Hardy St. There is no threat to campus at this time.”
This report will be updated as more information becomes available.
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