Seven people, including juveniles, were injured during a mass shooting at Kate Campbell Park in Jackson, Tennessee on Saturday evening, May 24, according to the Jackson Police Department.
Officers responded to the shooting at the park, located at 2700 North Parkway East, at approximately 8:41 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire involving minors. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered multiple victims with gunshot wounds scattered throughout the recreational area.
One victim was in critical condition but is now stable at a local hospital, while the other six victims received medical treatment and have since been released from area healthcare facilities.
As of May 27, 2025, the Jackson Police Department has not released the identities of the seven individuals injured.
Jackson Mayor Scott Conger addressed the community following the incident, stating that seven young people were shot and emphasizing the heartbreak felt throughout the city. Conger indicated that investigators are working around the clock to find answers but cannot accomplish this task alone, urging witnesses to come forward with any information.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, with detectives conducting witness interviews and processing evidence collected from the crime scene. Police have not announced any arrests in connection with the incident, and authorities have not disclosed a potential motive for the violence.
The following day, another shooting occurred in Jackson on Old Hickory Boulevard at 3:55 a.m. Sunday, May 25, leaving one man dead and another injured.
The Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit research organization, defines mass shootings as incidents involving four or more people shot in a single event, excluding the perpetrator. According to the organization’s data, over 110 mass shootings have occurred across the United States this year, with the May 24 incident in Jackson being at least the eighth such event in Tennessee in 2025.
Gun violence has claimed at least 5,705 lives nationwide this year, according to Gun Violence Archive statistics, while more than 9,879 individuals have sustained injuries from firearms-related incidents. Five of this year’s mass shootings qualify as mass murders, defined as events where four or more people are killed in a single incident, not counting the shooter.
Kate Campbell Park, where the Tennessee shooting occurred, serves as a popular recreational facility in Jackson’s northeast area. The park features various amenities and typically hosts community events and activities for local families and children.
Investigators continue gathering evidence and following leads to determine what precipitated the violence at the Tennessee park. The Jackson Police Department has emphasized the critical importance of community cooperation in solving the case and ensuring public safety.
Law enforcement officials are particularly interested in obtaining any video footage that witnesses may have captured during or immediately before the incident. The department has established a dedicated tip line for individuals with information related to the shooting.
The incident has heightened concerns about youth violence and public safety in Jackson, a city of approximately 68,000 residents located about 80 miles northeast of Memphis, Tennessee. Community leaders have called for increased vigilance and cooperation between residents and law enforcement agencies.
Anyone with information about the Kate Campbell Park shooting is urged to contact the Jackson Police Department at 731-425-8400. Authorities have indicated that even seemingly minor details could prove valuable to the ongoing investigation.
