MORTON, MS – A family gathering at Roosevelt State Park turned tragic when an 18-year-old was fatally shot during a gender reveal party. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks reported receiving a call around 5 p.m., prompting law enforcement to rush to the scene.
Investigators focused on an area near the Alfreda Harris Lodge, where several bullet casings from a 9mm handgun were discovered. The victim, identified as Jatavian Johnson from Newton, Mississippi, was shot multiple times in the abdomen near the lodge’s pool.
Authorities confirmed that all individuals involved were family members, and the public is not believed to be in any danger. “In my 18 years with the agency, this is the first incident of this nature here at Roosevelt,” a local official noted, emphasizing the isolated nature of the event.
The case has been handed over to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, and the investigation is ongoing. The Scott County Coroner has confirmed the victim’s identity and informed the next of kin, though full autopsy results are pending.
No arrests have been made, and officials have yet to determine a motive. The investigation continues to focus on the family dynamics and circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Despite the tragedy, authorities maintain there is no threat to the public. They are confident that the investigation will conclude swiftly due to credible information about those involved.
As the community awaits further details, officials assure that they are diligently working to resolve the case. The incident has left a mark on the tight-knit community, which rarely sees such violence.
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Author: John Nightbridge
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