At Least 9 Dead More Than 20 Injured Across Mississippi After Weekend Shootings | Crime Alert 6AM 10.13,25

Homecoming festivities in Mississippi turned tragic as gun violence erupted on both sides of the state, resulting in at least nine fatalities and numerous injuries over the weekend.

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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Crime Alert, im S, Grace Breaking crime News now straight
out to Nicole Parton for the latest homecoming Festivals in
Mississippi turned tragic as gun violence erupted on both sides
of the state, resulting in at least nine deaths and
over twenty people injured over the weekend. In Leland, six

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people lost their lives following a high school football homecoming
game in the Mississippi Delta region. This has confirmed by
the County Corner. A separate incident at Alcorn State University,
located south of Leland, claimed one victim, while a pregnant
woman was among the deceased in a shooting on the
state's eastern side, according to Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves. In Leland,

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four victims died at the scene and two others died
at the hospital following their injuries. Washington County Corner Lakeisha
Watkins reported the deaths kept coming in. She said approximately
twenty others sustained injuries during the chaos that dude when
crowds gathered downtown postgame, with four of those injured listed

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in critical condition and airlifted to a larger medical facility
in Jackson. As stated by state Senator Derek Simmons. As
investigators worked the scene on Saturday, Remnants of yellow crime
scene tape were visible around the downtown area and in
front of a vacant storefront. Family members congregated near city

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Hall seeking answers while the media was kept outside. Simmons
described the atmosphere in Leland, a town of a population
under four thousand, as initially festive before violence erupted. He
noted the chaotic aftermath, with emergency responders arriving from various locations.
It's just senseless gun violence, Simmons said, attributing the surge

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and incidents to an overwhelming presidence of firearms. As of
Sunday morning, there were no arrest made and Simmons had
not received any updates regarding suspects. Witness Kamisha Hopkins recounted
the horrific scene, detailing the site of injured people, four
bodies on the ground.

Speaker 2 (02:07):
There were bodies, there were people standing around, there were
blood coming from people's rears and back side, armed head
and when you get out, it was like it was
like Beirut. It was the most horrific scene I've ever seen.
We're full of emotions right now, We're trying to engage.
We're trying to comfort people, We're trying to see who

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needs help, and the lack of security, the lack of officers,
the lack of help. Leland failed Leland.

Speaker 1 (02:35):
Yesterday, in a separate incident, one person was killed during
a shooting at Alcrin State University around six point thirty
on Saturday, with investigators reporting that three people were shot there.
The violence occurred during homecoming week at the small, historically
black university, which has an enrollment of about three thousand students.
No arrest have been made in this case as of

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Saturday night. Meanwhile, in Hoddle, another shooting during a community's
homecoming weekend left two people dead on the school campus,
according to police Chief Cornell White, who withheld further details
about the victims. Authorities are seeking an eighteen year old
man in questioning for that shooting, and the community has
urged to provide any relevant information to law enforcement.

Speaker 2 (03:20):
Nicole Thank you more Private justice news after this.

Speaker 1 (03:28):
In other news, Mark Sanchez has been released from the
hospital and subsequently taken into custody following a stabbing incident
that occurred on October four in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Metropolitan
Police Department confirmed that the thirty eight year old former
NFL quarterback was processed and booked into jail on the

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morning of Sunday, October twelve. Local news affiliate Fox fifty
nine reported that Sanchez, who now works as a broadcaster
for Fox Sports, was admitted to the Marion County Jail.
Sanchez is facing one felony charge for battery resulting in
serious bodily injury, along with three misdemeanor charges battery resulting

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in bodily injury, unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle, and
public intoxication posing a danger to others. Fox fifty nine's
Max Lewis shared on x that Sanchez was booked into
jail for the purpose of being fingerprinted and photographed, as
mandated by the judge prior to his departure from Indiana.

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A video obtained by Lewis shows Sanchez leaving the facility,
where he expressed, at this moment, I'm focused on my
recovery and now I'm just.

Speaker 3 (04:39):
Focused on my recovery, and I just wanted to thank
the first responders Asconazi Hospital. That's why you're going to
get to you.

Speaker 2 (04:58):
Me one thing.

Speaker 3 (05:00):
Doctor Mossler the surgeon, she said, my life. So I'm
grateful for that. Sorry any better.

Speaker 1 (05:12):
Thank you guys.

Speaker 3 (05:13):
I'm recovering slowly, appreciate it.

Speaker 1 (05:16):
Sanchez was in Indianapolis to commentate on a Colts game
against the Las Vegas Raiders on October five. The night before,
he reportedly became involved in a confrontation with a sixty
nine year old truck driver, Perry Toll, in the downtown Alley,
resulting in both people sustaining serious injuries. Initially, Sanchez faced

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three misdemeanor charges, but was arrested at a local hospital
where he was receiving treatment for stab wounds. The battery
charge was later escalated to a felony. During a press
conference on October six, Indianapolis Police chiefs Chris Bailey condemned
the violence, saying I don't care who you are or
what your profession is. If you come into our city

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and commit acts of violence, we will utilize every resource
available to hold you accountable. Toll asserted that he acted
in self defense when he stabbed Sanchez after the former
New York Jets quarterback allegedly harassed him over a parking dispute.
Core documents indicate that Toll informed authorities that Schanchez, who

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was performing wind sprints in the alley, climbed into his
truck and appeared intoxicated, wreaking of alcohol and slurring his words.
Sanchez's family released a statement to The Indianapolis Star expressing
we are incredibly distressed for all parties involved. Mark and
our family are sincerely thankful for the love, concern, and

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