UPDATE: As of October 16, according to a press conference, nine people are now in custody for the Leland mass shooting that happened Saturday.
The additional 4 people who have been arrested have not yet been named.
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The FBI says a fifth suspect has been arrested in connection with the mass shooting that happened after Leland High School’s homecoming on Saturday. The shooting left six people dead and 10 others wounded.
Agents said 33-year-old Terrogernal S. Martin was taken into custody today, October 14, and charged with capital murder. His bond was set at $1 million.
The arrest follows four earlier arrests announced Monday, Oct. 13:
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29-year-old Teviyon L. Powell — charged with capital murder
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29-year-old William Bryant — charged with capital murder
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25-year-old Morgan Lattimore — charged with capital murder
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44-year-old Latoya A. Powell — charged with attempted murder
Authorities said more arrests are possible as the investigation continues.
The gunfire broke out on Saturday, Oct. 11, in Leland’s Main Street area shortly after the homecoming game. Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a dispute among several individuals.
Anyone with information, video, or photos related to the shooting is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips at tips.fbi.gov. Media can also be uploaded through the FBI’s “Seeking Information: Leland, MS Homecoming Shooting” portal.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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