Vicksburg police officer in critical condition after Jackson shooting

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Vicksburg police officer is hospitalized after being shot in Jackson early Saturday morning.

Vicksburg Police Department said that Investigator Eddie Colbert is in critical condition.

Police say Investigator Colbert was off-duty at the time of the shooting.

Vicksburg police are asking for prayers for the officer and his family.

This is a developing story.