Was the 16-year-old Humphreys County soccer player shot dead after Friday night’s game? Who was behind this kid’s death? The only clue has been found so far.
The Belzoni Police Department and Mississippi Bureau of Investigation are investigating after a Humphreys County High School football player was killed Friday night.
The victim, identified as 16-year-old JaKamryn Price, was shot and killed after a football game, according to BPD officials.
The Humphreys County School District posted a statement to its Facebook, extending sympathies to Price’s family and friends.
“His presence was an important part of the Humphreys County High School family, and he will be deeply missed throughout our school community,” the school district said.
The school district also said it will provide additional grief counseling and support services for both students and staff.
“We ask that everyone keep JaKamryn’s family, loved ones, teammates, and the entire Humphreys County High School community in their thoughts during the days ahead,” said the school district.
The Belzoni Police Department is the lead agency in this investigation and MBI is assisting.
This is an active and ongoing investigation.
No further information has been released at this time.
