JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Authorities are investigating a shooting involving an off-duty reserve deputy and the suspects who were allegedly trying to steal his vehicle.

The incident occurred at a gas station in the 3200 block of Medgar Evers Boulevard in Jackson before 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 29.

Detective Tommie Brown said an off-duty reserve deputy with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office entered the gas station. Shortly afterwards, the reserve deputy noticed that a tan Kia SUV with several individuals pulled up near his vehicle.

According to Brown, one of the suspects tried to take the reserve deputy’s vehicle. Brown said the other suspects noticed the reserve deputy and fired shots at him. The reserve deputy returned fire.

Brown said two of the suspects ran away, returned to the scene to retrieve the Kia and began to fire at the reserve deputy again. During the shootout, Brown said a citizen was grazed by a bullet and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No other injuries were reported.

Brown said the Kia SUV was reported stolen the same day. The suspects have not been identified.

Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) will investigate the shooting.