1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at Mississippi restaurant: Police

Authorities say a shooting incident occurred at a restaurant on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi on Friday night, resulting in the death of one teenager and the injury of six others.

Shortly before 11 pm local time, the police engaged in a shooting incident at The Scratch Kitchen in Ocean Springs, east of Biloxi.

Ocean Springs police captain Ryan LeMaire said that responders found seven shooting victims at the scene, including a teenager who died from injuries. The police confirmed that the victim was Chase Harmon, 19, from Pascagola, Mississippi.

The police said that the surviving victims were sent to the regional hospital for treatment, but did not provide detailed information on the extent of their injuries.

The police say there are currently no suspects in the shooting incident.

The Scratch Kitchen is located on a busy street in the center of Ocean Hot Springs, where restaurants and bars are everywhere. It provides Cinco de Mayo specialty dishes during filming.

The investigation is ongoing. Any informant should contact the Ocean Springs Police Department at 228-875-2211.

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