ROSEDALE, Miss. — A 31-year-old Rosedale man was killed Thursday afternoon in a shooting that authorities say occurred in the parking lot of Rosedale High School, and investigators are searching for a suspect in the case.
The Bolivar County Sheriff’s Office and the Rosedale Police Department responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 2:08 p.m. Thursday, June 11.
When officers arrived, they discovered a light blue Chevrolet Tahoe in a wooded area behind Rosedale Elementary School. Inside the vehicle were two occupants, according to authorities.
One of the occupants, identified as Miltorious Britton, 31, of Rosedale, suffered fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The second occupant was not injured.
Investigators later determined that the shooting took place in the parking lot of Rosedale High School before the vehicle was found behind the nearby elementary school.
The case remains under investigation.
Authorities have identified Timothy Hall, 37, of Gunnison, as a suspect in connection with the shooting and are seeking information regarding his whereabouts.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bolivar County Sheriff’s Office at 662-843-5378 or Cleveland-Bolivar County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
