A 31-year-old father has been fatally shot in what authorities describe as a 'tragic accident' at a water park in Mississippi. Jacob Nitkiewicz was struck by a bullet to the head at Flint Creek Water Park on the outskirts of Wiggins on Saturday.
Incident Details
The Wiggins Police Department responded to a report of a gunshot wound victim at around 1:21 a.m. Officers arrived at the scene but Nitkiewicz had already succumbed to his injury. Police stated, 'At this time, investigators believe this to be an isolated incident. The Wiggins Police Department wants to assure the community that Flint Creek Water Park remains safe and that there is no threat to the public or park visitors.' The case remains under investigation.
Coroner's Statement
Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry described the event as a 'tragic accident.' It remains unclear who fired the fatal bullet and how the accident occurred.
Victim's Family
Nitkiewicz leaves behind his wife, Mackenzi, and their daughter, Emersyn. Friends have established a fundraising page to support the family. The fundraiser reads: 'Jacob was an incredible husband and a proud, loving father. He was the heart of their home, and his love for his family was constant and unwavering. Now, Mackenzi and their sweet daughter, Emersyn Grace, are facing the difficult road ahead without him. There are no words that can fully capture this loss. In an instant, everything changed.'
The Daily Mail has contacted the Wiggins Police Department for further information.
