Over a tragic homecoming weekend in Mississippi, two separate shootings rocked small towns Heidelberg and Leland, leaving at least six dead and many more injured. 😔
On Friday night at Heidelberg High School, homecoming festivities turned deadly when gunfire broke out on campus. Police report two people were killed, and an 18-year-old suspect is still at large. Authorities are urging anyone with info to come forward. 👀
Then, around midnight on Saturday in Leland (pop. 4,000), another shooting struck a crowd gathered for Leland High School's homecoming game vs. Charleston High School. At least four people were killed and 12 were injured—four of them airlifted to local hospitals. No arrests have been made yet. 🚑
Mayor John Lee told CBS News the attack happened on Leland's main street, where fans had gathered to celebrate. The community is shaken as investigations continue. 🔍
Both towns are now grappling with grief and looking for answers as police work to find suspects and piece together what led to these terrible events. 🕊️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
