Vicksburg Woman Charged with Shooting Boyfriend in Domestic Dispute

Vicksburg Woman Charged with Shooting Boyfriend in Domestic Dispute

VICKSBURG, Miss. — September 18, 2025 — A Vicksburg woman has been charged with aggravated assault after police said she shot her boyfriend during a domestic dispute earlier this month.

According to the Vicksburg Police Department, the incident occurred on September 12 in the 100 block of Athens Avenue. Officers responding to the scene found 47-year-old Lash Rogers suffering from a gunshot wound. Investigators said Rogers identified his girlfriend, 41-year-old April Lane, as the shooter.

Rogers was transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson for emergency treatment. His current condition has not been publicly released.

Authorities reported that Lane was arrested at the scene without incident. On September 15, she made her initial court appearance on a charge of domestic violence aggravated assault. A judge set her bond at $60,000.

Police have not disclosed what led up to the shooting, though officials confirmed the case remains under investigation. Domestic violence advocates in Mississippi say the case underscores the ongoing issue of intimate partner violence and the importance of early intervention.

The Vicksburg Police Department has not released further details but noted that the victim’s family has been notified and is receiving support as the investigation continues.

Lane remains in custody pending bond. Prosecutors are expected to present the case to the Warren County grand jury.