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Murder Investigation in Alcorn County involving shooting, burned vehicle

Jon R Myers

A murder investigation is ongoing in Alcorn County that involves a reported shooting and a burned vehicle, according to the Alcorn County Sheriffs Department.

Alcorn County Sheriffs Department responded to a reported shooting Wednesday on County Road 192, just east of Corinth off of Highway 2.

While investigating, the Corinth Police Department received a report of a vehicle that was on fire at Main Street and Buchanan Street.

Upon further inspection, a deceased body was found inside.

A person of interest is in custody. More details to be released as they become available.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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