Mississippi Football Game Shooting: 4 Arrested, 6 Dead, 20 Injured
In a tragic incident during a high school homecoming celebration in Mississippi, a mass shooting resulted in six fatalities and over 20 injuries. The shooting occurred shortly after midnight on October 11, 2025, in downtown Leland, Washington County. Local officials confirmed four individuals have been taken into custody.
Details of the Incident
The violence erupted after a local high school’s homecoming football game. Authorities are investigating a potential personal dispute as the cause of the shooting; however, no confirmed motive has emerged yet. The FBI’s Jackson Field Office is actively involved in the case.
Arrests Made
- Teviyon Powell, 29 – Charged with capital murder
- William Bryant, 29 – Charged with capital murder
- Morgan Lattimore, 25 – Charged with capital murder
- Latoya Powell, 44 – Charged with attempted murder
All four suspects were arrested soon after the shooting. On social media, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves expressed a commitment to bringing those responsible to justice.
Victims Identified
The county coroner provided the following names of the victims:
- Oreshama Johnson, 41
- Calvin Plant, 19
- Shelbyona Powell, 25
- Kaslyn Johnson, 18
- Amos Brantley, 18
- JaMichael Jones, 34
Four of the deceased were pronounced dead at the scene, while two succumbed to their injuries later in the hospital. Following the incident, the streets were dotted with remnants of the tragedy, including abandoned shoes and bloodstains.
Community Reaction
The local community is in mourning. Leland Mayor John Lee expressed the collective sorrow for the affected families, stating, “This is not who we are as a community.” The investigation continues with local authorities and the FBI indicating that additional arrests may occur as the situation evolves.
Related Incidents in Mississippi
In a separate incident on the same weekend, a high school shooting in Heidelberg left two individuals dead, including a pregnant woman. An 18-year-old male was arrested in that case, facing two counts of murder.
As violence continues to overshadow community events in Mississippi, the call for safety and justice grows stronger. The FBI’s investigation remains ongoing, and more updates are anticipated as authorities work to address the violence impacting their communities.
