Jim Hill High School in Jackson, Mississippi on Lockdown Following Shooting Incident Outside Campus
Jackson, Mississippi — A wave of fear and uncertainty swept through Jim Hill High School on Monday, April 28, 2025, after a shooting incident erupted just outside the school grounds, prompting a swift lockdown and an overwhelming law enforcement response.
Located at 2185 Coach Fred Harris Street, Jim Hill High School was placed on immediate lockdown shortly after an altercation inside the school escalated into violence beyond its walls. According to preliminary information released by authorities, the incident began when a student was assaulted in a school restroom earlier in the day.
Witnesses reported that tensions from the assault spilled outside the school building, culminating in gunfire just beyond the campus perimeter. Eyewitness accounts suggest that approximately eight rounds were fired. The gunshots, although fired outside, led to an immediate activation of emergency safety protocols inside the school, as staff and students sought shelter and awaited clearance from law enforcement.
The Jackson Police Department quickly responded to the scene, alongside school resource officers and district officials. Authorities have confirmed that one individual has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting. At this time, no injuries have been reported inside the school building, though investigations are still ongoing.
Parents were quickly notified about the lockdown through school communication channels and urged to remain calm and check in on their children through appropriate channels. Some parents rushed to the school perimeter, anxiously awaiting updates.
“I know my daughter is scared,” one parent told local media. “As a parent, your mind immediately goes to the worst-case scenario. I just want her home safe.”
As officers continued to clear the scene and gather evidence, school administrators worked closely with law enforcement to ensure that students remained safe and accounted for. The lockdown lasted several hours, during which time students were kept in their classrooms under staff supervision.
The shooting has renewed concerns about school safety and violence in the Jackson community, an issue that educators, city leaders, and parents have been grappling with in recent years.
Both the Jackson Police Department and Jackson Public Schools officials are expected to hold a press conference later today to provide more detailed information about the incident, the identity of the individual in custody, and any potential additional charges.
School officials have also indicated that counseling services will be made available to students and staff impacted by today’s events, recognizing the emotional toll that such incidents can have even when no injuries occur within the school itself.
The investigation remains active, and authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has additional information to come forward and contact the Jackson Police Department.