Four Dead, Others Injured After Shooting in Mississippi Town
LELAND, Miss. – A shooting in Leland, Mississippi, has left four people dead and several others injured. The incident occurred in the downtown area, where residents had gathered after a local high school football homecoming game.
State Senator Derrick Simmons confirmed the details, noting that the injured were transported to hospitals, with some in critical condition. Law enforcement, including the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating the incident.
Simmons described the scene after the shooting as chaotic, with emergency services responding from multiple locations.
“It’s senseless violence,” Simmons said. “We are asking anyone with information to come forward and help the authorities.”
The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact them immediately.
