Three people have been killed and four others injured at a New Year’s Eve party in Mississippi when multiple people started shooting following a physical altercation.
The fatal incident at the celebration in Gulfport happened just minutes before the end of 2021, Gulfport Police said.
An initial investigation by police revealed a large crowd had gathered outside for a party to celebrate the New Year. During the party, a physical altercation ensued and quickly escalated to shots being fired by multiple individuals, Gulfport Police Department Chief Chris Ryle said at a news conference Saturday.
“When there is a party where alcohol, drugs, and assault rifles are present, it is a recipe for disaster,” Ryle said. “Once again this was proven factual.” Continue Reading
(SOURCE) https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/01/us/gulfport-shooting-new-years-eve-party-mississippi/index.html