3 killed, 8 injured in Mississippi shooting after school’s football game

“It was chaos, to tell you the truth,” March said as quoted by AP. “The shooting just started, and people began running.” The gathering was taking place approximately 3 kilometres outside of Lexington, Mississippi, which is located more than 96 kilometres north of Jackson.

The victims included two 19-year-olds and a 25-year-old. The injured were airlifted to local hospitals for treatment.

Deputies are currently investigating the scene, collecting ammunition to determine the number of weapons involved. Sheriff March highlighted that recent shootings by young men have been an ongoing issue in the county, with disagreements often leading to violence.

“It’s hard to see what they are fighting over. I don’t think it’s about turf or drugs,” March was quoted as saying by AP. “These young men are just walking around with weapons. I wish I had an answer.”