A shooting near Houston suburb leaves two children dead and two others in critical condition
Share this @internewscast.com

In the small town of Leland, Mississippi, police are delving into a tragic incident during the school’s homecoming weekend that resulted in two fatalities.

The two individuals lost their lives on the school premises on Friday night, as confirmed by Heidelberg Police Chief Cornell White to The Associated Press. He refrained from disclosing whether the deceased were students or sharing further details regarding the incident.

“Right now we’ve still got a subject at large, but I can’t give specifics,” White said Saturday morning.

Authorities are seeking an 18-year-old man for questioning related to the shooting, according to a statement from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff urged anyone with information to reach out to either the police chief or the sheriff’s office.

The tragic event unfolded on the school grounds while the Heidelberg Oilers were hosting their homecoming football game on Friday night. The exact timing of the gunfire and its proximity to the stadium remain unclear. Chief White mentioned that he was present at the site on Saturday conducting investigations, and additional details could be made available in the forthcoming days.

The town of about 640 residents is about 85 miles (137 kilometers) southeast of the state capital city of Jackson.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Fly Direct to Magic: Breeze Airways Launches First Non-Stop Service from Tri-Cities to Orlando

Travelers in the Tri-Cities area seized the chance to leave behind the…

Milligan University Engineering Students Enhance Accessibility of Children’s Toys

Milligan University in Elizabethton, Tennessee, became a hub of innovation and compassion…

ETSU Welcomes New Army ROTC Cadets into Its Ranks

In Johnson City, Tennessee, a significant milestone was achieved by Army ROTC…

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Urges Change with Proposed National Amendment

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – In a spirited address this week, Florida Governor…

Grieving Family Demands Answers in Tragic Orange County Hit-and-Run

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The family and friends of Taj Palmer, a…

Treasury Launches In-Depth Fraud Investigations in Minnesota’s Somali Community

In a move drawing both attention and controversy, the Treasury Department is…

Thai Villagers Stand Guard Amid Mass Evacuations: Border Clashes Prompt Desperate Measures

SURIN – Escalating conflict along the Thai-Cambodian border has compelled hundreds of…

Exclusive Q&A: Insights from BWXT President on the Future of Depleted Uranium Facilities

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. — In an exclusive interview with News Channel 11, Ron…

Central Florida’s Weather Roller Coaster: Warm Spell Interrupted by a Sudden Cold Front

ORLANDO, FL – Central Florida will experience a calm yet chilly evening…

Immigrant Commercial Driver’s License Issues Uncovered Across 8 States: A Growing Concern

The federal government has intensified its scrutiny of commercial driver’s licenses issued…

Intense Clashes Persist on Thai-Cambodian Border Amid Controversial Ceasefire Announcement by Trump

SURIN – Hostilities persisted on Saturday morning along the Thailand-Cambodia border, despite…

Hardee’s Contributes Over $23,000 to Support Honor Flight of the Appalachian Highlands

Honor Flight of the Appalachian Highlands is set to embark on an…