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Four Arrested in Leland Mass Shooting That Killed Six During Mississippi Homecoming Weekend

Authorities are processing public video submissions to identify additional suspects.

Overview

  • Federal officials said three suspects — Morgan Lattimore, 25, Teviyon Powell, 29, and William Bryant, 29 — are charged with capital murder, while Latoya Powell, 44, is charged with attempted murder.
  • Investigators said the downtown Leland gunfire followed a high school homecoming event and was sparked by a disagreement among several individuals, leaving six dead and at least 10 others wounded.
  • The FBI opened a digital tips portal and continues to review surveillance and cellphone footage, while the ATF is conducting DNA and ballistics analysis; authorities said more arrests may be pending.
  • The Washington County coroner identified the deceased as Oreshama Johnson, 41; Kaslyn Johnson, 18; Calvin Plant, 19; Shelbyona Powell, 25; Amos Brantley Jr., 18; and JaMichael Jones, 34.
  • Separate homecoming‑related shootings are under investigation statewide, including two deaths at Heidelberg High School with an 18‑year‑old arrested and charged, and one death with two injuries at Alcorn State, prompting tighter campus security and tailgating restrictions.