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Mother shot while shielding her 2-year-old son after being followed home, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lauren Harvey, Clare Cole, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The woman's actions protected her 2-year-old son from harm.
A mother is recovering from a leg injury after being shot. She had been driving with her young child when someone started shooting at her. The incident occurred early in the morning and the shooter followed her to her residence.
The woman's actions protected her 2-year-old son from harm. She was taken to a hospital for treatment of her injury. Further information about this incident is available from authorities in Mississippi, where the shooting took place.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A mother is recovering from a leg injury after being shot. She had been driving with her young child when someone started shooting at her. The incident occurred early in the morning and the shooter…
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