Suspect in custody after injuring two people at Red Roof Inn Meridian

The Meridian Police Department has reported that they have apprehended a man who was suspected of shooting and causing injuries to two individuals at a local hotel in Meridian.

Gunshots were reportedly fired in the parking lot or nearby area of the Red Roof Inn located on South Frontage Road.

According to initial reports, two individuals who were inside a car were struck by the gunfire, and the vehicle was subsequently stopped near the Texas Turnaround.

There is information indicating that one of the individuals may be in critical condition, while the other is wounded.

Further details are awaited as the situation develops, and an update from MPD is pending.

Police ask public to please stay out of the area.

This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.