Nine Killed, 20 Injured in Five Separate Weekend Shootings Across Mississippi

Nine killed, 20 injured in five separate weekend shootings across Mississippi

Authorities are looking for multiple suspects after five separate shootings in Mississippi left nine people dead and 20 injured over the weekend. The deadliest shooting happened in downtown Leland during homecoming weekend after a Friday night high school football game. The Leland shooting occurred around midnight Saturday on Main Street. Leland Mayor John Lee said six people died after a total of 16 were shot. According to WLBT News, several vi…

Tragedy Strikes Mississippi: Homecoming Weekend Marred by Deadly Shootings

Tragedy Strikes Mississippi: Homecoming Weekend Marred by Deadly Shootings In a devastating turn of events during the homecoming weekend celebrations in Mississippi, a spate of shootings left six people dead and numerous others injured. Authorities in Leland have detained three individuals on charges of capital murder, while a fourth person faces an attempted murder charge, as confirmed by the FBI.The series of attacks, which spread across vario…

Shootings across Mississippi kill at least 9, injure several others

There were several shootings across Mississippi over the weekend, including one in Leland that killed six people and injured at least 12 others.

Mississippi Reels from Several Deadly Homecoming Shootings in 1 Weekend

In a harrowing weekend, Mississippi's homecoming festivities turned tragic as a spate of shootings claimed the lives of at least nine individuals and left numerous others wounded. This unprecedented wave of violence shattered the peace of high school and university campuses, drawing swift action from local and federal authorities. Unfolding Chaos at Leland High School The most devastating of these incidents occurred in Leland, where the FBI is n…

Mississippi: Homecoming weekend shootings leave 9 dead, dozens injured in 5 counties – National & International News – TUE 14Oct2025

Mississippi: Homecoming weekend shootings leave 9 dead, dozens injured in five counties Mississippi had an incredibly bloody weekend as many schools and universities held homecoming events and games. Separate shootings in five counties left 9 people dead and dozens injured, many of them on or near school campuses. The deadliest event occurred in Leland in Washington County where the local high school hosted their homecoming game. Four people wer…

8 Dead, Over 20 Injured In 3 Separate Mississippi Homecoming Shootings

Source: Scott Olson / Getty Three separate shootings tied to high school homecoming celebrations across Mississippi left eight people dead and more than 20 injured over the weekend, according to the Associated Press. The violence unfolded Saturday (Oct. 11), across different parts of the state, turning what should have been joyous community gatherings into scenes of chaos and heartbreak. The deadliest shooting occurred in Leland, where crowds ha…