Coverage dated July 9, 2026

14-year-old shot in head, killed on Farmer Street

Headline from WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MS

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - UPDATE: Vicksburg Mayor Willis Thompson told WLBT News that it is believed the 14-year-old died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but that authorities are still investigating. A 14-year-old was shot in the head and killed early Thursday morning.

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  1. Myarklamiss

    Juvenile dies while being airlifted following early morning Vicksburg shooting, police open investigation (opens Myarklamiss)

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    VICKSBURG, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) -- Investigators with the Vicksburg Police Department have opened an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred early Thursday morning in the 400 block of Farmer Street. According to authorities, on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at around 4:30 a.m.

  2. WJTV Jackson

    14-year-old dies after being shot in head in Vicksburg (opens WJTV Jackson)

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    WJTV Jackson's feed description

    VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police are investigating after a 14-year-old was killed during a shooting early Thursday morning. The shooting occurred in the 400 block of Farmer Street around 4:30 a.m. on July 9, 2026.

  3. WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MS

    14-year-old shot in head, killed on Farmer Street (opens WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MS)

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    WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MS's feed description

    VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - UPDATE: Vicksburg Mayor Willis Thompson told WLBT News that it is believed the 14-year-old died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but that authorities are still investigating. A 14-year-old was shot in the head and killed early Thursday morning.

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