# Humphreys County high school shooting investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/humphreys-county-high-school-shooting-investigation
> Updated: 2026-08-26T21:48:50.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-arrested-in-shooting-death-of-humphreys-county-football-player

### 2026-08-23: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mississippi-high-school-football-player-killed-in-shooting

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