Meridian, Mississippi — Two people are dead and a third is in critical condition after a shooting at the St. Francis Apartments in Meridian, Mississippi, on Tuesday morning, police said. The Meridian shooting unfolded around 9:50 a.m. in the 2400 block of Fourth Avenue, where officers responding to reports of shots fired found three people who had been shot, according to Queen City Newsfeed.
TL;DR: Two people died at the scene and a third was critically wounded in a Tuesday morning shooting at St. Francis Apartments in Meridian, Mississippi. Officers detained four people, one after a brief foot pursuit, and recovered a weapon believed to be connected to the shooting. No charges have been announced, no names released, and police say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
What happened at St. Francis Apartments
Meridian police officers were dispatched to the apartment complex after multiple callers reported shots being fired in the area, Queen City Newsfeed reported. When officers arrived, they found three shooting victims at the scene. Two of them had already died. The third victim was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition and was later airlifted to Jackson, Mississippi, for further treatment.
Police have not released any information about the ages or identities of the three victims. Authorities are not confirming whether the victims were residents of the complex or visitors.
Four people detained after foot pursuit
Meridian Police Department Assistant Chief Dareall Thompson said officers chased a person on foot a short time after arriving and took that person into custody. In all, police detained four people who are now being questioned by investigators.
Thompson stressed that the investigation is still in its early stages. The individual roles of the four detained people have not been established, and no charges have been announced. Being detained for questioning is not the same as being arrested or charged, and police have not said whether any of the detained individuals are considered suspects.
Weapon recovered, motive unknown
Investigators say they recovered a weapon that they believe was involved in the shooting. “We were able to recover a weapon that we do believe was involved in this incident,” Thompson said, according to Queen City Newsfeed.
As of the latest update, police say it is too early to know what led to the shooting. It is also unclear whether the people involved knew each other. Detectives are continuing to interview the detained individuals and process the scene.
No ongoing threat to the public
Police told the public there is no ongoing threat related to this incident. The shooting appears to have been an isolated event, though investigators have not ruled out anything while the investigation remains active.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Meridian Police Department. Further updates are expected as detectives confirm additional details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the Meridian shooting happen?
The shooting happened in the 2400 block of Fourth Avenue at the St. Francis Apartments in Meridian, Mississippi, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, around 9:50 a.m.
How many people were shot in the Meridian apartment shooting?
Three people were shot. Two died at the scene, and the third was taken to a local hospital in critical condition before being airlifted to Jackson, Mississippi.
Has anyone been arrested in the Meridian shooting?
No arrests with charges have been announced. Police detained four people for questioning, including one person taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit. Their individual roles have not been established.
Have police named the victims?
No. The Meridian Police Department has not released the names, ages, or other identifying details of the victims.
Was a weapon recovered?
Yes. Police say they recovered a weapon that they believe was involved in the shooting, according to Assistant Chief Dareall Thompson.
What caused the shooting?
Police say it is too early to know what led to the shooting, and it is unclear whether those involved knew each other. The investigation is ongoing.
Is there an ongoing threat to the public?
No. Meridian police have said there is no ongoing threat to the public connected to this shooting.
Where can I send tips about the shooting?
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Meridian Police Department.
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