JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A shooting has occurred at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium on West Street.

Interim Police Chief Tyree Jones said in a statement on Facebook that the shooting occurred near the tailgate section.

Saturday, Oct. 11 was Jackson State University’s Homecoming game against Alabama State University.

According to Jones, a child was injured in the shooting and has been transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center by officers from the Jackson Police Department.

Both JPD and Capitol Police are investigating this incident.

There is no suspect information at this time.

This is an active and ongoing investigation.

Anyone with any information related to this case is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department at (601) 960-1234.

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