Mississippi fairgrounds security stop shooting where more than 100 rounds were fired
Jackson MS May 9th, 2022
While several thousand people were inside the Mississippi fairgrounds enjoying the Mississippi Mudbug Festival, many came face to face with sudden violence.
Police said that two teens crashed the gates, and more than 100 rounds were fired.
Calvin Berry, 15, and Leedrick Trim, 16, were arrested by Hinds County Sherriff’s deputies and booked at the Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Center.
According to the Hinds County Jail’s website, Berry is being charged with two counts of aggravated assault, while Trim was charged with three counts.
Both are charged as adults.
Security officers quickly and effectively ended the threat Gov. Tate Reeves said.
We will do what it takes to defend this fairground, and we will do what it takes to defend this city.
