Two nightclub shooters kill 2 and injure 6 in Jackson

Two masked men opened fire inside a Jackson nightclub on Saturday night, killing two patrons and injuring six others. The shooting took place at the Hideaway, located in the 5100 block of I-55 North Frontage Road, according to the Jackson Police Department. Deputy Chief Sequerna Banks confirmed the details as officers processed the scene.

Authorities identified the two victims who died at the scene as Lovdia Poindexter, 20, and Jada Henderson, 18. Six additional people were transported to local hospitals with injuries that officials described as non-life-threatening. The injured group includes four women aged 18, 18, 19, and 20, and two men aged 19 and 20. Preliminary findings indicate that the two suspects entered the venue shortly before the gunfire began. One of the men produced a firearm and fired into the crowd.

Investigators have not determined the motive behind the attack. As of Sunday afternoon, no arrests have been made. Detectives are interviewing multiple witnesses to establish the sequence of events that led to the shooting. Evidence technicians recovered and logged multiple shell casings from the floor. The department is now securing surveillance footage from the area to identify the suspects.

The police department is asking the public to report information related to the case. Residents can contact the Jackson Police Department at (601) 960-1800 or Crime Stoppers at (601) 355-8477. Officials stated that the investigation remains active and ongoing.