The Sheriff’s Office said it has received multiple complaints about people firing guns from bridges within its county, calling the behavior reckless and dangerous.
The office said the actions put motorists, boaters, property owners and others at serious risk and that it has zero tolerance for such conduct. The post noted Mississippi law prohibits discharging firearms from public roads and bridges.
Pursuant to Mississippi Code § 97-15-13, the Sheriff’s Office said anyone found unlawfully discharging a firearm from a bridge or public roadway may face criminal charges. It urged residents who witness the activity not to approach those involved.
The post asked witnesses to report incidents immediately by calling 662-624-3085 and to provide as much information as possible, including location, vehicle description, license plate number if safely obtainable, and direction of travel. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."
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