Who is Tylar Jarod Goodloe? 18-year-old Mississippi town shooting suspect arrested after killing four

A mass shooting in downtown Leland, Mississippi, resulted in four deaths and multiple injuries during a high school football celebration.

Updated on: Oct 11, 2025, 22:28:58 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Four people were killed and several others were injured after a mass shooting broke out in downtown Leland, Mississippi, during post-game celebrations following a high school homecoming football victory late Friday night, CBS News reported. Four of the injured were evacuated to a nearby hospital and are now in serious condition.

Tylar Jarod Goodloe arrested

Authorities are reportedly hunting for Tylar Jarod Goodloe, 18, the suspect in the shooting at Leland High School.

According to the Jasper County Sheriff's Department, Goodloe is currently under arrest. A mugshot of the suspect was shared on the sheriff's office's Facebook page early on Saturday.

The probe is still ongoing, according to Leland Mayor John Lee's confirmation on Saturday morning.

Goodloe was listed as a person of interest. He was arrested without incident in Jasper County, just south of Bay Springs, WDAM reported.

While the football field and Heidelberg High School campus were crowded with homecoming supporters, gunshots were heard on Friday night.

Mississippi town shooting: Jasper County Sheriff arrive at the site

The Jasper County Sheriff and his deputies, along with authorities from the Heidelberg and Bay Springs police departments, were joined on the scene Friday night by MBI agents and the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

Authorities sought to apprehend the suspected shooter, treat wounded, collect evidence, and secure the site. Law enforcement remained on the school's campus until the wee hours of Saturday.

Meanwhile, Jasper County law enforcement officials want anybody who was at Friday's football game and has any information on the incident to call the Jasper County Sheriff's Department at (601) 765-2588 or Heidelberg Police Chief Cornell White at (601) 422-7430.

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Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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