JEFFERSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – One person died and multiple people were injured during a mass shooting in Fayette.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, six people were shot during the Fayette Festival on Main Street just before 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 31.

Officials said two medevac helicopters transported victims to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC).

The Jefferson County coroner identified the deceased victim as Rayshaude D. Hudson, 22. He is the youngest son of Judge Maurice Hudson.

Fayette police, Jefferson County deputies and agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) responded to the scene.

Jefferson County Sheriff James Bailey, Sr., released the following statement on social media.

To the citizens of Jefferson County and surrounding areas due to the terrible events that occurred during Fayette Fest, we are requesting for your assistance.

If you have any information in regards to this mass shooting involving six victims, some critical and one fatality. Call Fayette Police Department at 601-786-3333, Jefferson County Sheriff Department at 601-786-3403, ask for Sheriff James Bailey, MBI in Brookhaven at 601-515-4340, or call the Crime Stoppers number 1-888-442-5001.

We don’t want your name. We just want your information. Please keep all victims and their families in your prayers.

Jefferson County Sheriff James Bailey, Sr.