Man shot in shoulder during illegal dice game in Clay County

Shooting Mississippi Today in Mississippi: A man was shot in the shoulder early Sunday morning around 2 a.m. in Clay County following an altercation at an illegal dice game, according to Sheriff Eddie Scott. Guns were drawn during the dispute and shots were fired, prompting deputies to respond. The victim was taken to North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point before being transferred to a Jackson hospital for continued treatment; the injury was reported as non-life-threatening at the time deputies responded.