The Oktibbeha County Sheriff”s Office is looking for two men allegedly involved in shooting at moving vehicles Thursday night.
OCSO deputies responded to a complaint of aggravated assault at approximately 8:30 p.m. Thursday on Lottie Lane, in the Octoc community.
A juvenile was returning to his home on Lottie Lane when his vehicle was struck several times by gunfire, according to an OCSO press release. Two additional victims were taken under fire before the attackers fled the scene.
None of the victims were injured in the attack.
The victims described one of the attackers as an African-American male, approximately 5-foot-8, medium build and light complexion. The attacker was wearing a dark, tight-fitting T-shirt and black shorts.
The second attacker was described as an African-American male with a heavier build. He was wearing a white shirt.
Both attackers are believed to have fled in a dark colored vehicle, possibly a Dodge Charger or Chrysler 300.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the OCSO at 662-323-2421, the OCSO investigations unit at 662-324-8484, the Starkville Police Department at 662-323-4131 or Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 1-800-530-7151.
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