FBI releases images of 4 suspects in Leland homecoming mass shooting
Federal agents released surveillance images of four "unknown suspects" (one female, three males) in the Leland, Mississippi, shooting that erupted after a high school homecoming downtown gathering and asked the public to help identify them. Authorities say multiple people were killed and many injured — reports range from four to six dead and 12 to about 20 wounded — with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (assisted by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation) leading the probe, no arrests announced, and preliminary information indicating the gunfire began during a disagreement.
Public Safety
Crime
📌 Key Facts
- The FBI’s Jackson Field Office released surveillance images of four “unknown suspects” — three males and one female — seen near the scene and asked the public to help identify them.
- Initial statements from Leland’s mayor said 16 people were shot (4 killed, 12 injured); later reports updated the injury count to about 20 and some reporting indicated the death toll rose to 6.
- The shooting followed the local high school’s homecoming football game during an annual downtown gathering in Leland, Mississippi.
- Preliminary information from investigators indicates the gunfire was sparked by “a disagreement among several individuals,” though no formal motive has been disclosed.
- The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and the FBI; Leland police declined to comment and officials said no arrests had been announced as of the latest reports, with authorities appealing for public tips.
- Several victims were airlifted to hospitals — the University of Mississippi Medical Center confirmed two patients were flown overnight, and other reports said four victims were flown in critical condition to a Jackson hospital.
- The incident is listed by the AP/USA TODAY/Northeastern University Mass Killing Database as the 14th U.S. mass killing of 2025; reporters noted other, separate shootings in Mississippi over the same weekend that resulted in additional fatalities.
📰 Sources (4)
FBI seeks help to identify suspects in mass shooting that left 6 dead in the Mississippi Delta
New information:
- The FBI’s Jackson Field Office released surveillance images late Sunday of four 'unknown suspects' (one female, three males) seen near the scene and asked the public for help identifying them.
- The FBI said preliminary information indicates the gunfire was sparked by 'a disagreement among several individuals'; no motive has been formally disclosed.
- The Associated Press/USA TODAY/Northeastern University Mass Killing Database classifies the Leland incident as the 14th U.S. mass killing of 2025.
- Contextual updates: separate Mississippi shootings over the weekend included two fatalities (including a pregnant woman) on a Heidelberg high school campus, with an 18-year-old arrested and charged, a fatal shooting near an Alcorn State campus building (no arrests announced), and a juvenile shot near Jackson State’s tailgating area.
Shooting after homecoming football game in Mississippi kills 4, official says
New information:
- Injury count updated to about 20 people, higher than earlier figures.
- Four victims were flown in critical condition to a hospital in Jackson.
- Washington County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation, per state Sen. Derrick Simmons.
- No arrests announced as of late Saturday morning; authorities appealed for public tips.
4 dead and 12 injured in a shooting after Mississippi homecoming game
New information:
- Mayor specifies a total of 16 people were shot (4 killed, 12 injured).
- Context: shooting followed the local high school’s homecoming football game during an annual downtown gathering.
- University of Mississippi Medical Center confirmed two patients connected to the shooting were airlifted overnight (no condition provided).
- Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is assisting the investigation.
- Leland Police Department declined comment due to the ongoing investigation; no suspect in custody per the mayor’s statement.