A tragic mass shooting unfolded Friday night following the Heidelberg High School Homecoming football game in Leland, Mississippi, leaving 10 people dead and injuring multiple others, authorities confirmed.
According to preliminary reports, as many as 30 people were struck by gunfire as crowds of families, students, and spectators scrambled for safety shortly after the game ended. Witnesses described chaotic scenes near the stadium parking lot, with panicked fans fleeing in every direction. “People were running everywhere — it was total confusion. You could hear kids screaming and people trying to find cover,” one witness said.
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Emergency crews from across the region responded immediately, transporting the wounded to local hospitals. Officials have not yet confirmed the exact number of injuries or the severity of those affected.
Law enforcement sources indicate that the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) and the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) are en route to assist local authorities in managing the crime scene and investigating the shooting. Police confirmed that the suspect remains at large, prompting a manhunt. Residents in the Leland and Heidelberg areas are urged to stay alert, avoid the scene, and report any suspicious activity.
Authorities have not released details about the motive or whether the shooting was targeted. The situation is ongoing, and investigators are working to process the complex crime scene and gather verified information.
Officials are asking the community to keep the victims, their families, and the city of Leland in their thoughts while law enforcement continues its efforts to bring those responsible to justice.
This tragic event marks one of the deadliest school-related incidents in the region in recent years, leaving the Leland community reeling from shock and grief.