Martel Gibson, John Jenkins Obituary, Death: Three killed, eight injured in shooting at Mississippi trail ride; suspects wanted.
Martel Gibson, John Jenkins Obituary, Death – Three people were killed, and eight others were injured during a shooting at a trail ride in Holmes County, Mississippi, on Saturday night. The incident occurred around midnight on Highway 17 North, following a homecoming event for Holmes County Consolidated Schools. According to Holmes County Sheriff Willie March, a disagreement among a group of young men escalated into gunfire. The sheriff confirmed that suspects are currently being sought in connection with the shooting.
The victims were identified as Martel Gibson, 25, of Durant; Shundra Chestnut, 19, of Kosciusko; and John Jenkins, 19, of Durant. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and no suspects have been publicly named. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is assisting in the case.
The shooting occurred in a rural area roughly 70 miles north of Jackson, the state capital. Holmes County officials continue to search for those responsible, and updates on the investigation are expected in the coming days.
