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Corinth Police Searching for Suspect in Tuesday Night Shooting

CORINTH, Miss. — Police are searching for a suspect in connection with a Tuesday night shooting that left one man hospitalized.

The incident occurred at a residence on Mathis Road and appears to have been sparked by an argument over a vehicle. The victim, identified as Michael Gunn, underwent surgery at Magnolia Regional Health Center and remains hospitalized.

Authorities have identified the suspect as 29-year-old Jacob Gaige Moss of Corinth. Moss is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, with tattoos on his arms. His last known address is 1511 Washington Street.

Anyone with information on Moss’ whereabouts is urged to contact the Corinth Police Department at 662-286-3377.

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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