One person was killed and several others were injured in a shooting at a ceremony in Mississippi on Sunday, officials said.
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One person was killed and several others were injured in a shooting at a festival in Mississippi, according to sheriff officials.
Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said on social media that “several” people were taken to local hospitals with unidentified injuries Saturday night, and that one person was confirmed dead at the scene. Jones said the incident happened at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds, which is hosting the Mississippi Mudbug Festival.
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“An investigation into the shooting of an officer involved with the incident is ongoing,” Jones said, but did not provide additional details. He said the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has been called to assist.
A message seeking comment sent by the Associated Press to a spokesperson for the bureau early Sunday was not immediately returned. No further information was immediately available.
The festival features live entertainment, cooking contests, and amusement park rides.
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