Cortez Jerome George, 21, was fatally shot in downtown Jackson, Mississippi, late on March 22, 2025, after the city’s St. Paddy’s Day parade. The shooting occurred in the parade’s aftermath when many people were still on the streets; reports describe a chaotic scene as gunfire broke out and bystanders fled. Several others were wounded in the incident.

Law enforcement quickly opened an investigation and arrested multiple suspects in connection with the mass shooting. At least one person charged had a prior criminal record and a suspended sentence stemming from a 2024 case. A judge denied bond for the men charged, and they remained in custody as the legal process moved forward.

Reports also noted concerns about teenagers seen with guns in the area before the violence erupted. If anyone witnessed the shooting, saw people with weapons that night, or has additional information about Cortez George’s death, please share what is known with the Jackson Police Department.