17-year-old killed in Hattiesburg shooting

17-year-old killed in Hattiesburg shooting

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police said a 17-year-old died after being shot in the chest. The shooting occurred in the 900 block of Cypress Avenue just before 8:00 p.m. on April 12, 2026. Police said the victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The incident is currently [...]

Teen Killed in Hattiesburg Shooting; Suspect Sought

HATTIESBURG — A 17-year-old boy died after being shot Sunday evening at a residence in Hattiesburg, authorities said. Officers with the Hattiesburg Police Department responded around 7:56 p.m. April 12 to a reported shooting in the 900 block of Cypress Avenue. Upon arrival, they found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. The case is being investigated as a homi…

17-year-old dies after Hattiesburg shooting; suspect flees in SUV

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi — A 17-year-old male died Sunday evening after being shot at a residence in the 900 block of Cypress Avenue, the Hattiesburg Police Department said.Officers responded at approximately 7:56 p.m. on April 12, 2026, to a report of a shooting and found the victim with a gunshot wound…