LELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Leland police are investigating after six people were killed during a shooting.
According to authorities, a total of 16 people were shot on October 10, 2025, which was the night of Leland High School’s homecoming game. The shooting occurred in the Main Street area of Leland.
According to Washington County Coroner LaQuesha Watkins, four of the victims were identified as Oreshama Johnson, 41; Calvin Plant, 19; Shelbyona Powell, 25; and Kaslyn Johnson, 18.
On October 11, 2025, Watkins said her office received a call from the Hinds County Coroner’s Office that another victim, Amos Brantley, Jr., 18, died from his injuries. Shortly afterwards, the Shelby County Medical Examiner reported that JaMichael Jones, 34, died from his injuries.
There’s no suspect information at this time.
“People were just congregating and having a good time in the downtown of Leland,” State Sen. Derrick T. Simmons said. He was told that after the gunfire, the scene was “very chaotic,” as police, sheriff’s deputies and ambulances “responded from all over.”
“Our state is praying for the victims and their families, as well as the entire Heidelberg and Leland communities. Those responsible will be brought to justice,” said Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.).
Investigators said video evidence is being processed in the case.
Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS), said the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) will assist Leland police with the investigation. The ATF, FBI and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office are also assisting in the investigation.
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Police vehicles are parked after a deadly shooting Friday night in downtown Leland, Miss.,on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Katie Adkins) -
Families of the shooting victims head into a meeting with authorities at Leland City Hall on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 in Leland, Miss. (AP Photo/Katie Adkins) -
The street remains empty at the scene of Fridays deadly shooting in downtown Leland, Miss.,on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Katie Adkins) -
The street remains empty at the scene of Fridays deadly shooting in downtown Leland, Miss.,on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Katie Adkins)
Anyone with information, videos or photographs of the shooting can contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or tips.fbi.gov.
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), at 1-800-985-5990, is available to provide counseling to anyone who is experiencing emotional distress related to the Leland shooting. Counselors are available 24/7.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.