Multiple people were killed and others injured following a shooting in Leland, Mississippi, late Saturday night, October 11th, authorities have confirmed. The incident occurred after a high school football game, prompting a swift response from local and state law enforcement.
Initial reports indicate a important number of casualties, with Leland Mayor John Lee telling CBS news, the Guardian, and the BBC that four people are dead and twelve others were wounded. Conflicting facts emerged from other sources, including a state senator who reported four fatalities and twenty injuries to WAPT16, and a local news blog citing city officials with a death toll of six. Police have not yet officially released a confirmed number of victims.
The shooting took place on the main street of Leland, a town of approximately 3,900 residents, according to Mayor Lee, and not directly at the football stadium. Leland High School had hosted a game against charleston High School, located roughly 90 miles away.
Adding to the concern,WLBT3 reported unconfirmed reports of additional shootings at a football game in the neighboring town of Rolling Fork. Authorities are investigating whether the incidents are connected.The examination is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available.
