LORMAN, Miss. (WJTV) – Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) arrested a man in connection to the fatal shooting at Alcorn State University.
Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS), said Taevion Doss, 26, was charged with murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon on school property.
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The shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. on October 11, 2025, in the area of the Industrial Technology Building. The incident occurred the day of Alcorn State’s homecoming game.
When officers arrived, they found three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the victims, who was identified as Brekyra Fisher, 29, of Vicksburg, died.
Taevion Doss (Courtesy: MBI)
“I’m proud of the hard work and collaboration between the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and our local partners,” said MDPS Commissioner Sean Tindell. “Together, we’re sending a clear message that senseless crime has no place in Mississippi.”
The investigation is ongoing.
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