An unidentified subject suffered non-life-threatening injuries when he was shot by a police officer Wednesday in Monticello.

Officers with the Monticello Police Department encountered a subject near a gas station who presented them with a handgun while entering a vehicle. An officer then discharged his weapon, striking the subject.

The subject was then transported to a local hospital. The police officers involved were not seriously injured.

This information is preliminary and subject to change. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident and gathering evidence. Upon completion of the investigation, MBI agents will share their findings with the Office of the Attorney General.

Monticello Police Chief Jeffrey Letchworth said Thursday that he could not provide further details about the incident because it is currently under investigation by the MBI.