1 Dead, Suspect in Custody After Shooting at Ingalls Shipbuilding
The shooting at a major U.S. Navy and Coast Guard shipyard resulted in one death and a suspect in custody, with authorities yet to disclose a motive or additional details.
- On Friday, Pascagoula police said a shooting at Ingalls Shipbuilding about 7:30 a.m. killed one person and led to a suspect's custody.
- Officials noted that Ingalls Shipbuilding is Mississippi's largest manufacturing employer and a key Navy vessel builder, while Pascagoula Police Chief Terry Scott said the motive remains unclear despite an earlier employee altercation.
- During the lockdown, Ingalls employees were told to shelter in place while the victim's identity is being withheld and grief counseling was offered; restrictions lifted by 9.40 a.m. Friday, WKRG reported.
- Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating, and Pascagoula police said more details will be shared at a Friday press conference; authorities urged the public to avoid the area and asked anyone with information to call 228-938-6707.
- The shooting at a major Navy supplier raises security concerns at Ingalls Shipbuilding, impacting Pascagoula, Mississippi, home to about 22,000 people and a key U.S. Navy and Coast Guard vessel supplier.
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