1 gunman in club shootout in custody, others sought
Published 9:53 pm Wednesday, May 31, 2017
MOSS POINT (AP) — One alleged gunman from a Mississippi nightclub shooting has been arrested.
The Sun Herald reports Moss Point police believe 23-year-old Willie Peden is one of at least three suspected shooters from the incident at Platinum Sports Bar & Lounge that left five people wounded by gunfire Sunday. Police Chief Calvin Hutchins said Tuesday six others were hurt by bottles thrown inside.
Peden was taken into custody when Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies did a traffic stop after he reportedly fled.