COAHOMA COUNTY, Miss. — A Mississippi teen is fighting for her life after being shot in a drive-by shooting in Jonestown, Mississippi.
Family members said Lamonshae Williams was shot in the stomach during a graduation party overnight. She was rushed to Regional One in critical condition.
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Williams graduated from Coahoma Early College High School on Saturday. Relatives told FOX13 she graduated sixth in her class.
Another victim who was shot at the scene was treated at a local hospital and is expected to be OK.
Lamonshae's mother Luetisha Gardner said she is heartbroken about the situation. She told FOX13 that Lamonsha's older sister was killed a few years ago.
Jonestown has very limited police coverage, so Coahoma County deputies are currently handling the case.
Officers have not identified any suspects at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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