‘I could see the bodies dropping’: Mississippi communities are shaken by shootings at homecoming events

Mississippi Communities Shaken by Shootings at Homecoming Events

A shooting occurred at a homecoming block party in Leland, Mississippi, leaving the community shaken.

"I could see the bodies dropping as I looked back. … Just three minutes of continuing fire,"

Destrile Jackson, a 2016 Leland High graduate, recalled the incident, describing people running and getting trampled, with some even having seizures nearby.

Author's summary: A shooting at a Mississippi homecoming event leaves a community in shock.

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The Yazoo Herald The Yazoo Herald — 2025-10-18

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