Jackson police in Mississippi are searching for two men in connection to the shooting death of a pregnant woman, according to reports.
Officer Sam Brown said the shooting happened around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 11 on Industrial Park Drive near Interstate 220.
When officers arrived, they discovered a woman inside a black Nissan Altima. She had been shot multiple times.
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Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham-Stewart identified the woman as 21-year-old Ayairia Anderson. According to the coroner, Anderson was approximately eight months pregnant.
Anderson was attempting to leave the restaurant in her vehicle but got caught in the crossfire between those who were arguing. The car she was driving then crashed at an overpass.
Brown said Anderson was taken to a local hospital for treatment. When she arrived, doctors discovered she was pregnant. They performed an emergency C-section, but the infant died.
Police are searching for 21-year-old Jshontiez McClendon and 22-year-old Jmarquiez McClendon. They are considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the suspects can contact the Jackson Police Department (JPD) at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).
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