Woman shoots attacker multiple times in self-defense

A Mississippi woman has been released from custody after authorities said they believe she acted in self-defense when she shot her alleged attacker Sunday.

The incident occurred at about 1:36 a.m. outside a club in the area around Coila, according to a report citing Carroll County Sheriff Clint Walker.

Michelle Hearn and a friend had left the club after Hearn and a man, identified by police as 31-year-old Lamarcus Woodson, had a dispute inside the club.

Woodson reportedly followed the pair outside and trailed them to a local residence, where he was warned to stay away.

The 31-year-old appeared to ignore the warning and grabbed Hearn, causing a struggle to ensue, according to the report.

During the melee, Hearn brandished a firearm and shot Woodson multiple times.

Woodson was airlifted to a local hospital, where he is reported to be in stable condition.

Hearn was taken to the Leflore County Detention Center but was later released because her actions appeared to “have been self-defense,” according to Walker.