Fruitdale man killed in shooting at Mississippi bar

WAYNE COUNTY, Mississippi (WKRG) – A Washington County, Alabama man is dead after a shooting at a Mississippi bar.

The coroner in Wayne County, Mississippi, confirms that 24-year-old Brandon Cartwright of Fruitdale was shot and killed at around 2 a.m. Saturday morning at the High Noon Lounge and Karaoke in Waynesboro.

Waynesboro Police are also investigating and believe the suspect may have fled in a tan SUV.

A post from the bar reads: “The entire High Noon family prays that heaven will comfort the victim and his entire family in light of the tragic loss of her life this past Saturday morning. Recently, our community has been the victim of a group of ruthless criminals and we are committed to supporting law enforcement in bringing those responsible to justice.”

Family members have already set up a GoFundMe account for funeral expenses. Online obituaries say Cartwright was a young father.