A mass shooting in Leland, Mississippi, has left four people dead and 12 others injured, with four in critical condition. The incident occurred around midnight on the main street in Leland, approximately 120 miles northeast of Jackson, the state's capital, as reported by the city’s mayor, John Lee.

The shooting took place during a time when the town was bustling due to a high school football game marking homecoming, an annual event celebrating school spirit by welcoming back former students.

Four of the injured were airlifted to a hospital for treatment, while officials reported that no suspects were in custody. The event has sparked renewed discussions about gun violence in the U.S., particularly within community settings.