A male student was injured in a shooting Thursday afternoon at Mississippi Delta Community College’s Moorhead campus. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. at the Edwards-Stonestreet Men’s Residence Hall.
According to the college, the student, who sustained gunshot wounds, was airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson, where he is reported to be in stable condition.
A suspect has been apprehended by law enforcement, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities have indicated that additional arrests may follow as the situation develops.
In response to the incident, the Moorhead campus has been placed on lockdown until the end of the semester.
Checkpoints have been set up at all campus entrances to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Mississippi Delta Community College officials have assured the community that more information will be released as updates become available.
The campus community and local authorities are working together to address the situation and provide support for those affected.
