Starkville Police Investigating Shooting at The Social Apartments
STARKVILLE, Miss. – The Starkville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Friday night at The Social Block apartments.
Officers responded around 9:50 p.m. on August 22 after reports of gunfire in the area. Initial witness accounts suggested the incident was connected to an earlier altercation involving a weapon, but investigators have since determined that information to be inaccurate.
According to police, a gunshot fired from The Block apartments, located at 625 South Montgomery Street, traveled through a fence and struck a person standing in a parking lot at an adjacent apartment complex. The victim was injured and is currently receiving medical treatment.
Detectives say the case remains active, and they are continuing to follow leads. No further details about suspects or arrests have been released at this time.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Starkville Police Department at 662-323-4131 or Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 800-530-7151. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through the department’s website, and Crime Stoppers may offer a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.