At least 9 dead across Mississippi after 5 shootings this weekend

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – Five shootings in 24 hours across the Magnolia state left at least 9 dead this weekend.

Most of the shootings happened after high school football games on Friday night.

The last two happened at Alcorn State and at a Jackson State University event at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

At Alcorn State, one person is dead, and two others were injured near the Industrial Technology Building.

Officials said no arrests have been made at this time.

Jackson Police Department Interim Chief Tyree Jones said a child was hit by gunfire near the tailgate section during JSU’s homecoming festivities.

That child was taken to the hospital, and there is no suspect in custody.

At least six people are dead in Leland, Mississippi after a football game Friday night turned deadly.

Area hospitals are treating 10 injured victims, according to officials.

Leland Mayor John Lee confirmed the shooting took place off school property on the town’s main street.

No suspect has been identified at this time, and Jackson Field Office Special Agent Robert Eikhoff urged the public to come forward if they have any information.

“You might’ve seen something, you might’ve heard something, or know someone who did,” Special Agent Eikhoff said. “We ask you to share that information. Speak up, share, give us that opportunity to get these subjects off the street and bring peace and tranquility to our community.”

About three hours south of Leland, Heidelberg High School celebrated their homecoming football game, where a shooting left two dead.

Officials say one person was found shot and killed on the school’s baseball field, with the other found dead in a tailgating area near the bleachers.

One other person was injured at the scene.

Jasper County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the arrest of 18-year-old Tylar Jarod Goodloe.

In Rolling Fork, shots rang out at South Delta High School’s football game.

One injured person is now being treated in the hospital.

The Sharkey County Sheriff’s Department says two people were arrested Saturday in connection with the shooting.

Governor Tate Reeves put out a statement regarding these shootings.

“The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is currently assisting local and federal law enforcement agencies… and those responsible will be brought to justice,” Governor Reeves said.

The motives behind these shootings are currently unknown.

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