Young Man Shot in Chest; Attala Co. Sheriff’s Office Searching for Suspect

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A shooting was reported at 12:27 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, at a residence on Attala Rd. 1137/Horne Rd.

According to authorities, a young male was shot in the chest by another male at the residence, who immediately fled the scene. The shooter has not been named at this time.

Attala Deputies and EMS were dispatched. The victim was initially transported by personal vehicle but was intercepted by an ambulance at Parkway Pure on S. Huntington St.

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First responders stabilized the victim and transported him to Baptist Attala, where he was later flown to another hospital. The victim is reported to be in stable condition.

Deputies searched the residence, areas near the residence, and other locations in the county where the shooter is known to frequent.

At this time, the shooter has not been apprehended, and the Attala County Sheriff’s Office continues to work to locate the suspect.

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4 comments
  1. Phyllis Washington
    Phyllis Washington
    December 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM

    I pray that they caught him in Jesus Name 🙏🙏🙏

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    • Ickom
      Ickom
      December 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM

      Today they got him

      Reply
  2. D.T.
    D.T.
    December 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM

    So there is an attempted murderer on the loose and his name is not being released . Why

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    • Mac
      Mac
      December 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM

      Because i guess the shooter don’t know they looking for him? Good question tho

      Reply

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