By Jack Phillips
An FBI office in Mississippi said it is seeking the public’s help in identifying several potential suspects and persons of interest who were seen near a mass shooting in a town over the weekend that left six people dead and 16 injured.
In a Sunday statement on X, the FBI’s Jackson Field Office said that it needs the help of the public “in support of the investigation into the mass shooting that occurred” in Leland on Saturday.
The post included photos of one female and three males who were seen in surveillance video footage. The FBI did not provide other details about the individuals sought in the footage.
Authorities have not disclosed a possible motive for Friday night’s shooting in Leland, but the FBI said in a statement that gunfire appears to have been “sparked by a disagreement among several individuals” and remains under investigation.
The sheriff’s office in Sharkey County said in a statement that it arrested and charged two individuals apparently in connection with the shooting in Leland, saying that it occurred near a local school football game.
“Sheriff [Herbert] Ceaser wants to make it absolutely clear that acts of violence in our community will not be tolerated,” the Sharkey County Sheriff’s Department said in the statement. “Our team of law enforcement officers are committed to pursuing justice swiftly and ensuring the safety of all residents and visitors that come to our county.”
Mississippi state Sen. Derrick Simmons, who represents people in that region, told The Associated Press that before the incident, “people were just congregating and having a good time in the downtown of Leland.” He was told that after the gunfire, the scene was “very chaotic,” as police, sheriff’s deputies, and ambulances “responded from all over.”
Simmons said in the interview that he had not heard any information about possible suspects.
“As the state senator for the area, we are asking any and all individuals who might have any information regarding the horrific shooting last night to come forward and provide whatever information they have,” he said.
Over the weekend, FBI Director Kash Patel wrote in a post on X that the bureau is “aware and engaged” after the Leland shooting, adding: “Please pray for the victims and their families. We will update as able.”
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves also wrote that he is “praying for the victims and their families” and that the suspects responsible will be caught.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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