By Associated Press - Monday, March 25, 2019

HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) - One man is dead and another is critically wounded following a Sunday night shooting in north Mississippi.

The Marshall County Coroner tells news outlets that 27-year-old Eldridge Balfour was found shot multiple times outside a house and died before he could be taken by helicopter to a hospital.

Holly Springs police say another man was shot. He was taken to a hospital in a private vehicle and is reported in critical condition.



Police say witnesses heard at least 30 gunshots and saw a silver car speeding away. Police have not named any suspects but say they’re investigating. Marshal County sheriff’s deputies and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation are assisting.

Copyright © 2026 The Washington Times, LLC.

Story Topics

Please read our comment policy before commenting.