Crime
Fayette Festival mass shooting victim identified as Rayshaude Hudson
JEFFERSON COUNTY, MS – A mass shooting during the Fayette Festival on Saturday night has left one person dead and multiple others injured, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.
Sheriff James Bailey confirmed that six individuals were shot, with one of the victims, identified as Rayshaude Hudson, succumbing to his injuries.
The conditions of the other victims have not been publicly disclosed at this time.
The incident occurred during the annual community event, drawing significant crowds when gunfire broke out.
Authorities have not confirmed a motive, and no arrests have been made.
Investigators are currently working to identify potential suspects.
Law enforcement officials are urging members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or have any information to come forward.
Tips can be submitted through the following channels:
- Fayette Police Department: (601) 786-3333
- Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department: (601) 786-3403
- Mississippi Bureau of Investigation – Brookhaven Office: (601) 515-4340
- Crime Stoppers: 1-888-442-5001 (anonymous tips accepted)
“This was a senseless act of violence during a family-oriented event,” said Sheriff Bailey. “We are committed to bringing those responsible to justice, and we urge anyone with information to contact law enforcement immediately.”
The investigation remains active, and further updates will be released as they become available.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.