Crime
Reports of shooting at Alcorn State University in Lorman
Authorities in Mississippi are responding to two developing shooting incidents — one reported on the campus of Alcorn State University and another near the Jackson State University (JSU) stadium — prompting heightened security measures and large-scale law enforcement response.
Alcorn State University officials issued an emergency alert Saturday evening confirming a shooting on campus.
Students, faculty, and staff were instructed to immediately seek shelter and remain in a secure location until further notice.
“A shooting has been reported on campus. If you are on campus, seek shelter immediately. Do not leave your secure location until given an all-clear by Campus Police,”
the university statement read.
Campus Police, along with local and state law enforcement agencies, are on scene investigating the circumstances surrounding the reported gunfire.
Officials have not yet released details regarding potential victims or suspects.
Meanwhile, Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones confirmed a separate shooting occurred near the tailgate section of the JSU stadium on West Street, where large crowds had gathered for events associated with the university.
According to Sheriff Jones, a child was struck by gunfire and was transported by Jackson Police Department (JPD) officers to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) for treatment.
The child’s condition has not been disclosed.
“There’s been a shooting near the tailgate section of the JSU stadium on West St. A child has been injured and transported to UMMC by JPD officers in a patrol vehicle. Capitol PD and JPD are investigating,”
Jones stated.
At this time, no suspect information has been released, and authorities have urged the public to stay clear of the affected areas.
Law enforcement has instructed all attendees at the JSU stadium, including those in the tailgate area and nearby events, to immediately clear the premises to allow investigators to secure the scene and collect evidence.
Both incidents remain active investigations, and officials have emphasized that public safety remains their top priority.
Additional updates will be provided as more verified information becomes available.
Authorities have confirmed that both Cortney Bartholomew and Brad Bartholomew were detained for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of 22-year-old Rebecca Kay Park.
Investigators removed multiple items from the residence as potential evidence, including vehicles.
At this time, officials have not confirmed whether either individual has been formally charged.
Rebecca was last seen on the night of November 3 near her mother’s residence in Boon Township, Michigan.
Early reports suggested she was observed entering a dark-colored vehicle; however, her mother, Cortney, reportedly provided conflicting descriptions regarding the vehicle.
Cortney is believed to be the last person to have seen Rebecca alive.
Following Rebecca’s disappearance, Cortney sent a series of urgent text messages to Richard Lee Falor—Rebecca’s fiancé, the father of her unborn child, and Cortney’s former partner.
Despite having limited recent communication, the messages appeared frantic and included statements such as:
- “Call me back asap”
- “Rich it’s Cortney call me back”
- “Dude call me”
- “Ur ole lady took off with some dude in a black car”
In the days after she went missing, Rebecca’s cellphone was located on a nearby roadway.
The phone was reportedly recovered by Cortney herself, a detail that has contributed to public speculation due to reported inconsistencies and unanswered questions surrounding the case.
Public records and online discussions also reference prior criminal histories involving both Cortney and Falor, including offenses related to sexual assault.
Law enforcement has not confirmed whether those past cases have any direct relevance to the current investigation.
After 21 days missing, Rebecca was tragically located deceased. Her body was found by her father during a search effort, approximately 15 feet off the roadway and not far from where she was last seen.
Early findings suggest her body may have been dragged to the location. Rebecca was nine months pregnant at the time of her death.
Authorities confirmed the infant was not found with her, and information regarding the baby’s whereabouts remains undisclosed.
Following the discovery of her body, both Rebecca’s sister, Kimberly Park, and her fiancé, Richard Falor, were taken into custody.
Kimberly Park has been formally charged with multiple offenses, including:
- Tampering with evidence in a criminal case
- Making false statements to law enforcement during a violent-crime investigation
- Filing a false felony report
Falor was also arrested and is currently facing drug-related charges.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Additional updates are expected as forensic analysis, autopsy results, and collected evidence are processed.
Law enforcement officials have not ruled out the possibility of additional charges.