Seven individuals, including two minors, sustained injuries during a mass shooting at Kate Campbell Park in Jackson, Tennessee, on the evening of Saturday, May 24, as reported by the Jackson Police Department.
Authorities arrived at the scene, situated at 2700 North Parkway East, around 8:41 p.m. following reports of gunfire involving juveniles. Upon their arrival, officers found several people with gunshot wounds spread throughout the park.
One person was initially in critical condition but has since stabilized at a nearby hospital. The remaining six victims received medical care and have been discharged from local medical facilities.
As of May 27, 2025, the identities of the seven wounded individuals have not been made public by the Jackson Police Department.
Jackson Mayor Scott Conger addressed the public, noting that seven young people were shot and expressing the collective distress felt in the city. Conger highlighted that investigators are diligently working to uncover details and appealed for witnesses to assist by providing information.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with detectives interviewing witnesses and examining evidence collected from the scene. No arrests have been announced, and authorities have not identified a motive for the shooting.
The day after the park shooting, another incident occurred in Jackson on Old Hickory Boulevard at 3:55 a.m. on Sunday, May 25, resulting in one fatality and another injury.
The Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit research organization, defines mass shootings as events where four or more individuals are shot, not including the shooter. According to their data, the United States has experienced over 110 mass shootings this year, with the recent incident in Jackson marking at least the eighth occurrence in Tennessee in 2025.
Gun Violence Archive statistics indicate that gun violence has claimed at least 5,705 lives nationwide this year, with over 9,879 individuals injured in firearm-related incidents. Five of these mass shootings meet the criteria for mass murders, where four or more people are killed in a single event, excluding the shooter.
Kate Campbell Park, the location of the shooting, is a well-used recreational area in Jackson’s northeast region, offering a range of amenities and hosting various community activities and events.
Investigators continue to gather evidence and pursue leads to understand the cause of the violence at the Tennessee park. The Jackson Police Department emphasizes the necessity of community cooperation in solving the case and ensuring public safety.
Law enforcement officials are particularly interested in obtaining any video footage captured by witnesses during or just before the incident. A dedicated tip line has been set up for those with relevant information.
The incident has increased concerns about youth violence and public safety in Jackson, a city with a population of approximately 68,000, located roughly 80 miles northeast of Memphis, Tennessee. Community leaders are calling for heightened awareness and collaboration between residents and law enforcement.
Individuals with information regarding the shooting at Kate Campbell Park are encouraged to contact the Jackson Police Department at 731-425-8400. Authorities stress that even small details could be crucial to the ongoing investigation.