Martel Gibson, John Jenkins Obituary, Death – Three people lost their lives, and eight others were injured in a shooting during a trail ride in Holmes County, Mississippi. The incident happened around midnight on Saturday along Highway 17 North, following homecoming celebrations for Holmes County Consolidated Schools.
Sheriff Willie March stated that the shooting stemmed from an argument among young men. Authorities are actively searching for suspects connected to the violence.
The victims have been identified as 25-year-old Martel Gibson of Durant, 19-year-old Shundra Chestnut of Kosciusko, and 19-year-old John Jenkins of Durant.
Holmes County is situated approximately 70 miles north of Jackson, Mississippi’s capital. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is assisting with the case, but officials have stated no additional updates will be available until Monday.