Mississippi Homecoming Tragedy: Four Arrested After Shooting Leaves Six Dead and Twenty Injured
A tragic mass shooting during a high school homecoming celebration in Mississippi has resulted in six fatalities and over 20 injuries. Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred in Leland following a football game.
Mississippi Homecoming Shooting: Key Details
The violence erupted around midnight on October 11, 2025, in downtown Leland, a small city in Washington County. The FBI has confirmed that three suspects—Teviyon Powell, 29, William Bryant, 29, and Morgan Lattimore, 25—are charged with capital murder. Latoya Powell, 44, faces charges of attempted murder.
Toll of the Incident
Four victims died at the scene, while two others succumbed to their injuries in the hospital. The deceased have been identified as:
- Oreshama Johnson, 41
- Calvin Plant, 19
- Shelbyona Powell, 25
- Kaslyn Johnson, 18
- Amos Brantley, 18
- JaMichael Jones, 34
Investigation Unfolds
Authorities believe the shooting stemmed from a personal dispute, although a definitive motive has yet to be established. The FBI’s Jackson Field Office has released images of four unidentified suspects and is actively seeking more information. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has reassured the public that those responsible will face justice.
Community Reaction
Leland Mayor John Lee expressed deep sorrow for the victims’ families, stating, “This is not who we are as a community.” The FBI, along with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and local police, continue to probe further; additional arrests may occur as the investigation progresses.
Other Recent Violent Incidents in Mississippi
In a separate incident in Heidelberg, also during a homecoming weekend, two individuals, including a pregnant woman, were found dead on a high school campus post-game. An 18-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder in connection with that shooting.
Additionally, a shooting at Alcorn State University resulted in three injuries and one death near the university following a homecoming game that attracted over 7,000 attendees. Authorities have not made any arrests regarding this incident as of yet.
These recent shootings highlight ongoing concerns regarding gun violence and community safety in Mississippi. Emegypt will continue to follow these developing stories as more information becomes available.
