Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS), said officers responded to the area of Booker Street just after 1:15 a.m. on October 17, 2025. When officers arrived, they found two people suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

The victims were transported to a local hospital. No arrest has been made.

Martin said the second shooting occurred just after 1:45 a.m. near Battlefield Park. When officers arrived, they found one person suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No arrest has been made in connection to this shooting.

Anyone with information about the shootings can contact Capitol police at 601-359-3125.