1 Person Dead, 5 Others Injured Following Shooting at Mississippi Mudbug Festival: Police

One person is dead and five others are injured following a shooting that took place at the Mississippi Mudbug Festival over the weekend.

On Saturday, multiple shooters opened fire at the festival in Jackson, Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones announced onFacebook.

The individual who died is believed to be one of the suspected shooters, Jones said, according toABC News. The other victims, the officer added in his social media post, “appear to be stable at this time.”

Jones also noted that the victims involved “don’t appear to be directly involved in the shooting or circumstances that led to the shooting.”

A representative for the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment Monday.

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“We believe one of the law enforcement personnel discharged his weapon, and we believe at this particular time that the victim that is deceased is possibly due to the officer-involved shooting,” he added.

Jones, the outlet noted, would not reveal the name of the law enforcement officer involved. He explained that the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is now assisting with the investigation.

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“At this time, we do not know what the motive is or exactly what happened,” Jones said, according to CNN. “We will find out exactly what happened. We will find out who’s all involved, and they should be held accountable and responsible for this very reckless incident.”

“It’s very devastating and very tragic. This is what’s to be considered a very family-oriented event, where families come to enjoy entertainment and food,” he continued, per ABC News. “You have individuals with no regards for the lives and safety of those attending the event. I think that is a very cowardly and selfish act to involve so many innocent people that are here to have fun and enjoy themselves.”

The Mississippi Mudbug Festival began on Wednesday and was originally scheduled to run through Sunday, according to CNN, which cited the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The festival, which features amusement rides and food, also featured music from various artists, including Blue Oyster Cult and Laine Hardy.

The investigation into the shooting incident remains ongoing.

source: people.com