Strong police presence at Hattiesburg Texaco on West 7th Street

Gas station parking lot taped off as crime scene.
Published: Apr. 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM CDT
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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A strong police presence has been drawn to the Hattiesburg Texaco on West Seventh Street.

Located just off the U.S. 49 western frontage road across Seventh Street from University of Southern Mississippi property, the corner combination gas station/convenience store was taped off as an apparent crime scene.

According to witnesses, Hattiesburg Police Department officers and investigators were on scene, including HPD’s Crime Scene Unit.

A witness said photos were being taken, with evidence markers in place. Bullet shell casings could be seen clearly on the ground,

WDAM 7 reached out to HPD for information Thursday afternoon, but have not heard back.

This report will be updated as more information becomes available.

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