MISSISSIPPI — Separate shootings at Jackson State University and Alcorn State University left several people wounded and at least one dead Saturday, capping a violent weekend that also saw deadly gunfire at multiple high school homecoming events across Mississippi.
At approximately 7 p.m. Saturday, Capitol Police responded to reports of a shooting near the Jackson State University football stadium in the tailgating area, according to a statement from the agency. A juvenile was shot in the abdomen and taken to a nearby hospital. No arrests have been made. The investigation remains open and active, police said.
About 30 minutes earlier, around 6:30 p.m., officers at Alcorn State University responded to a call of shots fired near the Industrial Technology Building on campus, according to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. Three people were found with gunshot wounds, and at least one person died. MBI is handling the investigation and continuing to gather evidence. Anyone with information is asked to contact the agency at [email protected].
The Saturday campus shootings followed a night of violence across the state. On Friday, two people were killed and another wounded in gunfire during homecoming celebrations at Heidelberg High School, and at least six were killed out of 16 shot at a homecoming block party for Leland High School.
Law enforcement agencies have not indicated any connection between the incidents, which remain under investigation.
