Two people dead after a late night shooting in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police are investigating a deadly shooting.

The gunfire happened on Poplar Street, around 9:30 Wednesday night.

Police Chief Fred Shelton confirms two people have died and a third person is injured.

The third victim is being flown out of the area for treatment.

Shelton tells WCBI the shooting appears to stem from a domestic situation.

This is a developing story and we will have more information as it becomes available.