

With the exception of an occasional conversation between people louder than a whisper, the cranking of an engine or the bark of a canine officer, the scene in the parking lot was mostly silent. Officers and agents from Humboldt, Gibson County Sheriff, Medina Police, Tennessee Highway Patrol and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrived on scene to fill the school parking lot with flashing blue lights.Īmid the lights, students and fans emerged from the gym doors or from huddles of people as their guardians arrived to pick them up or they were ready to go after being questioned by investigators. The initial call came into Humboldt Police dispatch at 8:20 p.m.

"This is an ongoing investigation anyone with information is asked to call the Humboldt Police Department at 73." "If anyone knows his whereabouts or come in contact with him please contact your local law enforcement agency. "Jadon Davon Hardiman is not in custody at this time and should be considered armed and dangerous," the statement said. Law enforcement's investigation led Humboldt Police to charge 18-year-old Jadon Davon Hardiman, of Jackson, with first degree murder, attempted first degree murder with serious bodily injury, attempted first degree murder, armed dangerous felons (three counts), tampering with evidence and carrying a gun or weapon onto school property. Jackson resident Xavier Clifton, 18, was shot and flown to Memphis and was listed in serious condition Wednesday morning after overnight surgery at Regional One.Ī third victim, Dontavious Cross, was taken in a personal vehicle to a hospital in Jackson, treated and released.


HUMBOLDT - The night started with a pair of basketball games between the teams representing Humboldt High School and North Side.īut less than two hours in, shots were fired outside the gym near the concession stand leaving one dead, two more wounded and one man charged with multiple offenses with local law enforcement searching for him.Īccording to a statement by Humboldt Police Wednesday afternoon, 21-year-old Justin Kevon Pankey, of Humboldt, was shot and died at the scene in the lobby of the Thomas Boykin Gymnasium at Humboldt High. Watch Video: Police at scene of Humboldt shooting
