Suspected Armed Intruder Fatally Shot During Attempted Attack at Southern Hens Inc. – Incident Under Active Investigation

MOSELLE, MS – On January 29, 2025, a harrowing shooting incident unfolded at Southern Hens Inc. on Moselle-Seminary Road, leaving a community shaken. At approximately 2:00 p.m. that afternoon, law enforcement authorities responded to a distress call about a security breach at the facility. Reports from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department (JCSD) revealed that an armed individual, carrying an AR-style rifle, attempted to forcibly enter the Southern Hens Inc. premises.

The suspect’s intentions, though still unclear, were met with a swift response by a security guard who, fearing for the safety of the employees and the facility, fatally shot the intruder. Fortunately, no employees or emergency responders were injured during the incident, sparing them from what could have otherwise escalated into a much worse tragedy.

Sheriff Joe Berlin, along with multiple deputies and investigators from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department, quickly arrived at the scene, where they began to collect evidence, interview witnesses, and piece together the events that led to the unfortunate shooting. As of now, authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to either the employees at Southern Hens Inc. or the surrounding community.

While the investigation is still in its early stages, law enforcement officials are focusing on determining the exact circumstances that prompted the suspect’s actions and the subsequent response by security personnel. The identity of the deceased suspect has not been disclosed, and the JCSD is currently withholding further details regarding a possible motive. Law enforcement is asking the public to come forward with any relevant information that may aid in the investigation.

Sheriff Berlin emphasized that the investigation will continue to unfold, and more details are expected to be released as the situation develops. In the meantime, the community has been assured that law enforcement is diligently working to understand the sequence of events and to ensure that justice is served.

The tragic incident marks an unsettling moment for the Moselle area, with local residents grappling with the news of the attempted attack and subsequent death. While the incident remains under investigation, the focus now shifts to uncovering the details that led to this dramatic and dangerous confrontation at Southern Hens Inc.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting or the events surrounding it is urged to contact the Jones County Sheriff’s Department.