Three Dead in Mississippi Mass Shooting

A mass shooting early Saturday in Holmes County, Mississippi, left three people dead and eight injured during a party celebrating a high school homecoming football victory. The incident occurred on a trail about five miles from Lexington following a dispute between young men at the gathering of 200-300 individuals. The victims were identified as Martel Gibson, 25, and Shundra Chestnut and John Jenkins, both 19. Holmes County Sheriff Willie March stated that the motive remains unclear and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is assisting with the search for suspects. This shooting marks the second such incident following a homecoming celebration in the region within two weeks. The event adds to the 422 mass shootings reported in the U.S. this year, highlighting ongoing concerns about gun violence in the country.