Seven people, including juveniles, suffered gunshot wounds during a mass shooting at Kate Campbell Park in Jackson, Tennessee on Saturday evening, May 24, according to the Jackson Police Department. The incident occurred at approximately 8:40 p.m. at the park located at 2700 North Parkway East, northeast of downtown Jackson.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene following reports of gunfire involving multiple victims. Among the seven individuals wounded in the shooting, one person sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Jackson Police Department confirmed that one victim remains in critical but stable condition, while two others are listed in stable condition and four have been treated and released from medical facilities.
The shooting represents the ninth mass shooting incident in Tennessee this year, based on data from the Gun Violence Archive, which classifies mass shootings as incidents where four or more people are shot. The organization tracks gun violence incidents nationwide and reports that at least 118 mass shootings have occurred across the United States this year, resulting in more than 5,700 deaths and over 9,800 injuries from gun violence.
Kate Campbell Park serves as a public recreational facility in Jackson, providing community spaces for residents and families. The park’s location on North Parkway East places it in a residential area where such violent incidents are uncommon. The involvement of juveniles among the victims has heightened community concerns about public safety and youth exposure to gun violence.
Law enforcement officials have not announced any arrests in connection with the shooting as of Sunday morning, May 25. The circumstances that led to the violence and the motive behind the attack remain under active investigation. Police have not released information about potential suspects or whether the shooting was targeted or random in nature.
Investigators spent Saturday evening and Sunday morning processing the crime scene at the park, collecting physical evidence and documenting the area where the shooting occurred. The Jackson Police Department has deployed multiple officers to conduct thorough interviews with witnesses who were present during the incident. Authorities emphasized that witness cooperation remains essential for advancing the investigation.
The police department stated that investigators are currently “following up on leads to determine the circumstances” surrounding the shooting incident. Officials have urged members of the public to come forward with any information that might assist in identifying those responsible for the violence.
Community members who may have been in the vicinity of Kate Campbell Park during the evening hours of May 24 are being asked to contact investigators immediately. The Jackson Police Department has specifically requested that anyone with video footage from the area, including surveillance cameras or cell phone recordings, share that material with law enforcement officials.
The timing of the shooting during Memorial Day weekend has impacted community activities and park usage in Jackson. Memorial Day weekend typically sees increased outdoor activities and family gatherings at public parks and recreational facilities throughout Tennessee. The incident has disrupted what is traditionally a time for community celebration and remembrance.
Jackson, located in western Tennessee, serves as the county seat of Madison County and has a population of approximately 68,000 residents. The city has experienced periodic incidents of gun violence, but mass shooting events affecting multiple victims remain relatively rare for the community.
The investigation continues as authorities work to piece together the events that led to the shooting at Kate Campbell Park. Police have not provided a timeline for when they expect to make arrests or release additional details about the case. The department has promised to keep the community informed as the investigation progresses and new information becomes available.
Medical personnel at local hospitals continue monitoring the conditions of the victims who remain hospitalized following the shooting. The quick response from emergency medical services likely prevented additional casualties and ensured that injured individuals received prompt medical attention.
