Two die in $0 motive nightclub shooting in Jackson
Police are seeking surveillance footage after two masked men opened fire on a dance floor at The Hideaway early Sunday.
By Aisha Khan ·
Gunfire at a Jackson nightclub killed two young adults and wounded six others early Sunday morning.
The incident occurred at The Hideaway around 1 a.m. when officers responded to a call regarding multiple gunshot wounds. Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene: Lovdia Poindexter, 20, and Jada Henderson, 18. Police have notified their next of kin.
Six other individuals sustained injuries that appeared non-life-threatening. These victims include four women, ages 18, 18, 19, and 20, and two men, ages 19 and 20. All were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
Jackson State University President Dr. Denise Jones Gregory confirmed via email that students were among the injured. The university canceled all undergraduate classes for Monday and Tuesday in response to the event.
Preliminary police findings indicate two unidentified men wearing ski masks entered the venue shortly before the shooting. At least one suspect drew a firearm and fired into a crowd on the dance floor. The motive remains unknown. Detectives have interviewed witnesses and recovered multiple shell casings from the floor.
Investigators are currently reviewing area surveillance footage to identify the suspects. The Jackson Police Department asks anyone with information to call (601) 960-1800. Crime Stoppers can be reached at (601) 355-8477.
Source: WLAU
