Halloween celebration becomes fatal after masked men fire into a crowd
JACKSON, Miss. —
Jackson State University canceled classes for Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 2-3, 2026, after two students were killed in a mass shooting at a nightclub on Sunday.
Police identified the victims as 20-year-old Lovdia Poindexter and 18-year-old Jada Henderson.
Both were pronounced dead at the scene, and their families have been notified.
Investigators said the shooting happened at The Hideaway, located on the 5100 block of Interstate 55 North Frontage Road, during a Halloween celebration. They said two masked men entered the nightclub, and one of them began shooting into the crowd.
Two people were killed, and six others were injured. Authorities have not determined a motive for the shooting.
Jackson State University released a statement addressing the tragedy:
“Our entire Jackson State University community is devastated to learn that members of our student body were victims of an overnight shooting at an off-campus location. In moments of unimaginable pain like this, Jackson State will continue to lean on each other and embody the meaning of family.
“The university is committed to providing support and comfort to our students and anyone impacted by this horrific incident. As such, all undergraduate classes are canceled for Monday and Tuesday, November 2-3, 2026.
“Please keep the victims, their families, and our entire university community in your thoughts and prayers during this extraordinarily difficult time. Campus support services are available for anyone seeking grief counseling or emotional support.”
The shooting remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about the shooting or the suspects is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1800 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).
