Officer-involved shooting in Ridgeland

Dec 31, 2024-The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Ridgeland Police Department that occurred on Dec. 31 near 1000 Highland Colony Parkway.  

Officers with the Ridgeland Police Department were conducting surveillance on a vehicle. An officer attempted to approach the vehicle, when the driver of the vehicle drove towards an officer.  The officer discharged his weapon, striking the subject. The subject then led officers on a brief  pursuit on Interstate-220 before the vehicle came to a stop. The subject received non-life-threatening  injuries. The officer also received non-life-threatening injuries. This information is  preliminary and subject to change.  

MBI is currently assessing this critical incident and gathering evidence. Upon completing the investigation, agents will share their findings with the Attorney General’s Office.