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Lethal Shooting After High School Football Game in Leland, MS

A night of sports turned to tragedy in Leland. The small town grapples with the aftermath of a deadly shooting.

In this image we can see players are playing football in the ground. Behind goal net is there and...
In this image we can see players are playing football in the ground. Behind goal net is there and people are standing and watching the game. Background of the image trees and houses are present.

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A tragic incident unfolded in the small town of Leland, Mississippi, following a high school football game. Multiple people have lost their lives, and over a dozen more are injured after a shooting on the main street. The mayor confirmed four fatalities and twelve injuries.

The shooting occurred near Heritage High School, where a game against a team from Charleston was taking place. The exact details of the incident remain unclear, with varying reports of the number of victims. Unconfirmed reports suggest further shootings at a college football game in the neighboring town of Rolling Fork. Leland, a town of around 3,900 inhabitants, is grappling with the aftermath of this devastating event.

The shooting in Leland has left the community shocked and grieving. Authorities are working to clarify the details and ensure the safety of the town. The identities of the victims have not been released, and the motive behind the shooting remains unknown.

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