Authorities are responding to a horrific mass shooting that occurred Friday night following the Heidelberg Homecoming football game in Leland, Mississippi, leaving multiple people injured and several dead.
According to early reports, as many as 30 people were shot, with 10 confirmed fatalities. The shooting erupted shortly after the conclusion of the game, sending crowds of families, students, and spectators fleeing for safety.
Emergency crews from across the region rushed to the scene to treat victims and transport the wounded to area hospitals. The exact number of injuries and their conditions have not yet been confirmed.
Law enforcement sources say the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) and the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) are en route to take over the scene and assist local authorities with the ongoing investigation.
Police have confirmed that the suspect remains on the run, and a manhunt is now underway. Officers are urging residents in the Leland and Heidelberg areas to remain vigilant, avoid the scene, and report any suspicious activity immediately.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos and panic as gunfire erupted near the stadium parking lot just minutes after the game ended. “People were running everywhere — it was total confusion,” one witness said. “You could hear kids screaming and people trying to find cover.”
Authorities have not yet released information about a possible motive or whether the shooting was targeted or random.
Officials emphasize that this remains a developing and fluid situation, and details are subject to change as investigators process the large and complex crime scene.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is expected to provide an official statement as more
verified information becomes available.
Residents are asked to keep the victims, their families, and the Leland community in their thoughts as law enforcement works to bring those responsible to justice.
