31-year-old man was killed and another individual wounded in a drive-by shooting Wednesday night in Verona, Mississippi.
Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green identified the deceased as Christopher Young, a local resident.
The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on April 9 in the area of ABC Avenue, according to Green.
Law enforcement sources indicated that a vehicle drove past a barbecue gathering in the neighborhood when gunfire erupted from the passing vehicle.
Both Young and another individual were struck by the gunfire.
Young succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while the condition of the second victim has not yet been publicly disclosed.
Authorities have not released any suspect information, and the investigation remains ongoing. As of now, no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Verona Police Department or Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Further details will be provided as they become available.