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Humphreys County high school shooting investigation

Overview

On August 21, 2026, 16-year-old Jakamryn Price, a student-athlete at Humphreys County High School, was shot and killed in Belzoni, Mississippi. The incident occurred near the 300 block of Third Street following a football scrimmage.

In the immediate aftermath, the Humphreys County School District announced grief counseling services, and local officials scheduled a town hall meeting to address community concerns regarding crime and violence.

By August 26, law enforcement officials arrested two individuals in connection with the shooting: Jaronski Watson, who was apprehended following a traffic stop where a weapon was found, and Jayden Holmes. Authorities stated that investigators do not believe Price was the intended target of the gunfire, though the investigation remains active.

Entities

JaKamryn Price · Belzoni Police Department · Humphreys County High School · Jayden Holmes · Jaronski Watson

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Two arrested in shooting death of Humphreys County football player

    Two suspects, Jaronski Watson and Jayden Holmes, have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of 16-year-old Humphreys County High School football player Jakamryn Price.

  2. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Mississippi high school football player killed in shooting

    A 16-year-old Humphreys County High School football player, JaKamryn Price, was shot and killed in Belzoni, Mississippi, following a game. Investigations are ongoing.

Sources

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