2nd juvenile arrested in connection with drive-by shooting earlier this week

Another teenager faces charges in drive-by shooting earlier this week in Hattiesburg
Published: Mar. 16, 2023 at 4:51 PM CDT
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From Hattiesburg Police Department Public Information Office

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Another juvenile was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault in connection to a drive-by shooting this past Tuesday in Hattiesburg.

The Hattiesburg Police Department said the 16-year-old male from Hattiesburg was arrested in connection with a shooting in the 1000 block of Butler Avenue.

No injuries were reported by HPD.

So far, two 16-year-old males have been arrested in connection to the drive-by, HPD said.

Both juveniles currently are being held at the Forrest County Jail.

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