Minor Killed in Accidental Shooting in Hattiesburg: Police

Child killed in accidental shooting, Hattiesburg police say

The Hattiesburg Police Department is investigating after a child was shot to death.

Hattiesburg police investigating accidental fatal shooting of a minor

The Hattiesburg Police Department is investigating an accidental shooting that occurred Monday, April 20, 2026, resulting in the death of a minor.

Minor killed in accidental shooting in Hattiesburg: police

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg police announced they’re investigating an accidental shooting that resulted in the death of a minor. The incident occurred in the 200 block of Ma…

Child dies following accidental shooting in Hattiesburg, police say

Police say officers responded to the shooting at the Francis Street Apartments just after 7 p.m. Monday.

Minor dies after accidental shooting in Hattiesburg

HATTIESBURG – A minor died Monday night after an accidental shooting in Hattiesburg, according to the Hattiesburg Police Department. Officers responded just after 7 p.m. to a reported shooting in the 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. When officers and emergency personnel arrived, they found that a minor had been struck by a single gunshot, according to police. Preliminary information indicates the shooting was accidental. Police said th…