MISSISSIPPI — Separate shootings at Jackson State University and Alcorn State University left several people wounded and at least one dead Saturday, capping a violent weekend that also saw deadly gunfire at multiple high school homecoming events across Mississippi.

At approximately 7 p.m. Saturday, Capitol Police responded to reports of a shooting near the Jackson State University football stadium in the tailgating area, according to a statement from the agency. A juvenile was shot in the abdomen and taken to a nearby hospital. No arrests have been made. The investigation remains open and active, police said.

About 30 minutes earlier, around 6:30 p.m., officers at Alcorn State University responded to a call of shots fired near the Industrial Technology Building on campus, according to th

See Full Page