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Man shot in face by stepfather in Natchez: police

By Kaitlin Howell Apr 28, 2025 | 8:51 PM

NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – Natchez police said a man was shot in the face by his stepfather.

The Natchez Democrat reported the shooting happened at a home on Liberty Road on Sunday, April 27.

According to police, Joseph Edward Letcher, 47, was charged with attempted murder after he allegedly shot his stepson following a fight at the home.

The victim was airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson. He was listed in critical condition on Monday morning.