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Shots fired by two suspected gunmen at US military base in Mississippi Shots fired by two suspected gunmen at US military base in Mississippi
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Shots were fired at the Camp Shelby military post in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on Tuesday afternoon, according to local media.Shots were fired at the Camp Shelby military post in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on Tuesday afternoon, according to local media.
Perry county deputies were searching for two suspects who had allegedly fired at a group of soldiers training in the area, the WDAM television station reported.Perry county deputies were searching for two suspects who had allegedly fired at a group of soldiers training in the area, the WDAM television station reported.
No injuries were reported. The Guardian was unable to immediately confirm the report although authorities told CNN it was not an “active shooter” situation.No injuries were reported. The Guardian was unable to immediately confirm the report although authorities told CNN it was not an “active shooter” situation.
WDAM reported that a red Ford Ranger was found close to the site of the shooting. The vehicle matched the description of the suspects’ truck, police told the station, and deputies were searching for two white men who allegedly fled the vehicle.WDAM reported that a red Ford Ranger was found close to the site of the shooting. The vehicle matched the description of the suspects’ truck, police told the station, and deputies were searching for two white men who allegedly fled the vehicle.
Mississippi is one of seven states were a US military exercise, Jade Helm 15, is taking place. Groups and individuals have discussed plans to protest or “counter” the exercise by surveilling the training. It is not know whether the soldiers training at Camp Shelby were involved Jade Helm 15. There is no suggestion as yet that the suspects’ actions were motivated by anger against the training.Mississippi is one of seven states were a US military exercise, Jade Helm 15, is taking place. Groups and individuals have discussed plans to protest or “counter” the exercise by surveilling the training. It is not know whether the soldiers training at Camp Shelby were involved Jade Helm 15. There is no suggestion as yet that the suspects’ actions were motivated by anger against the training.
In July Muhammad Youssef Abulazeez shot and killed five people at a navy and marine reserve centre in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In July, Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez shot and killed five people at a navy and marine reserve centre in Chattanooga, Tennessee.