A shooting at the Hideaway Nightclub in Jackson, Mississippi, Saturday night left a man and a woman dead and four other people hospitalized, according to Jackson Police Department officials. Deputy Chief Sequerna Banks confirmed the two deaths early Sunday, and police said no arrests had been made as of that morning.
Investigators spent the overnight hours interviewing multiple witnesses to determine what led to the gunfire. The victims have not been identified, and police have not released additional details about a possible suspect or motive. The investigation remains active.
While this happened well outside the Suncoast, it’s a story many of our listeners will follow. Nightlife safety matters in every community, and as our own entertainment districts get busier with season, it’s worth a moment to think about staying aware and looking out for friends when you’re out. What would make our local venues feel safer to you?
