Pregnant Mississippi Woman Killed After Being Shot In The Head During Crossfire

Police in Mississippi are looking for the person who shot and killed a 21-year-old pregnant woman, according to reports.

It happened early Sunday morning on Industrial Park Drive near Interstate 220.

Ayairia Anderson was eight months pregnant when she was shot in the head and leg late Saturday night after leaving Soop’s, a restaurant and bar on Country Club Drive.

She and other patrons left in a hurry when a fight broke out, according to Anderson’s aunt, Katina Eggleston, who said Anderson’s friends had attempted to revive her after calling 911.

Friends told Eggleston that while attempting to leave in her vehicle, Anderson was caught in crossfire, Eggleston said. The car she was driving crashed at an overpass.

Paramedics took Anderson by ambulance to UMMC, where she was placed on life support.

Jackson Police say an emergency C-section was performed, but unfortunately, Anderson and the unborn baby died.

Anderson had been preparing for the birth of a son.

If you have any information on the shooting, please contact the Jackson Police Department at (601) 960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at (601) 355-8477.