1 shot during armed robbery near Jackson business on County Line Road

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Jackson Police Department is investigating an armed robbery and shooting in the parking lot of a business.

It happened Monday on East County Line Road near the Burlington Coat Factory.

Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers tells WLBT 3 On Your Side that the victim was shot in the chest and ran to the nearby KFC in Ridgeland.

The victim’s condition is unknown at this time.

Once on the scene, WLBT crews saw multiple shell casings and cars with bullet holes.

We will update you as more information is made available.

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