Mississippi Teen Arrested After Shooting School Bus

A 15-year-old student named Kaiden Jeremiah Ashford was arrested in Gulfport, Mississippi, after he allegedly pulled a gun on classmates and fired multiple shots at a school bus following a verbal altercation on the bus. The incident occurred on August 18 near Turnberry Avenue and George Street, prompting a two-day investigation by the Gulfport Police Department. Ashford faces charges of possession of a handgun on school property and shooting at a vehicle and is being held at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center on a $1 million bond set by Judge Diane Ladner. Authorities are seeking additional information from the public to assist with the investigation. The case highlights ongoing concerns about school safety and gun violence involving minors. Officials have urged anyone with information to contact the Gulfport Police Department or Mississippi Crime Stoppers.