Assault Reported in Meridian

Meridian, MS— October 12, 2025

An unusual incident occurred this morning in Meridian, where a male subject was assaulted with a sword. The attack took place in the 900 block of 45th Avenue.

According to reports, the injured man was transported to a local medical facility for treatment. Details regarding the extent of his injuries have not been released.

Despite the severity of the incident, the victim declined to press charges and was uncooperative with officers from the Meridian Police Department. As a result, investigators currently have limited information to pursue the case further.