Mississippi restaurant shooting: One dead, 6 injured in 'targeted attack' during Cinco de Mayo party
OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI: One person was killed and at least six others were injured at a Mississippi restaurant during a Cinco de Mayo party. According to authorities, the incident took place late Friday, May 5, where seven people were targeted at The Scratch Kitchen on Government Street.
The surviving victims of the horrendous attack were rushed to an area hospital where they received treatment for injuries incurred, as per Ocean Springs Police Captain Ryan LeMaire. He shared that the investigation is ongoing and the extent of the injuries will be made public soon. Also, authorities are yet to make arrests. “We urge anyone with any information to call the Ocean Springs Police Department,” LeMaire said.
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'Wasn’t a customer'
The Scratch Kitchen’s owner Brittany Alexander told the Sun Herald that the restaurant had around 200 people at the time of the attack. The perpetrator managed to run through security checks at the entrance to the patio and started firing.
“The person who did the shooting wasn’t a customer. He didn’t get an arm band or anything to be out here," she claimed. The location of the restaurant is about 4 miles east of Biloxi, Mississippi.
This is a developing story. MEAWW will keep you updated.
