Campus Alert Archive
Alcorn State

Fatal Homecoming Shooting Near Industrial Technology Building Kills Vicksburg Woman

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Confirmed Threat

On October 11, 2025, at approximately 6:30 PM CDT, gunfire erupted near the Industrial Technology Building during Alcorn State University's homecoming celebrations, killing 29-year-old Brekyra Fisher of Vicksburg and injuring two others. The university issued a shelter-in-place alert, and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation arrested 26-year-old Taevion Doss, who was charged with murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon.

Alerts
2
Response
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Killed
1
Injured
2
Institution
Alcorn State University
Hbcu · MS
~3,200 studentsAlcorn ConnectEd
Confirmed Timeline

Alert Sequence

2 messages in sequence · 1 verified verbatim

Some alert texts below are approximate reconstructions from news coverage, not confirmed verbatim transcripts. Reconstructed texts are shown in italic with a dashed border. Verified verbatim texts have a solid border and are marked accordingly.

INITIAL ALERTSMS
Verified verbatimAlcorn State University official Facebook page171 chars
A shooting has been reported on campus. If you are on campus, seek shelter immediately. Do not leave your secure location until given an all clear signal by Campus Police.
The shooting occurred around 6:30 PM CDT on October 11, 2025, near the Industrial Technology Building during homecoming festivities
Four to five gunshots were reported during what had been a celebratory homecoming atmosphere
ALL CLEARSMS
Approximate reconstruction222 chars
Alcorn State University Police: The campus has been secured. The shelter in place order has been lifted. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has assumed the investigation. If you have information, contact ASUPD or MBI.

This text has been reconstructed from news coverage and may not reflect the exact original wording.

Alcorn State University Police Chief Doug Stewart turned the case over to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation
The Claiborne County Coroner identified the deceased victim as Brekyra Fisher, 29, of Vicksburg
Context

Background

On the evening of October 11, 2025, during Alcorn State University's homecoming celebrations in Lorman, Mississippi, gunfire erupted near the Industrial Technology Building at approximately 6:30 PM CDT. Campus police responded and found three victims with gunshot wounds. Claiborne County Coroner Kieon Neal identified the deceased as 29-year-old Brekyra Fisher of Vicksburg. Two additional victims were transported to hospitals with injuries. The university immediately posted a shelter-in-place alert on its official Facebook page, instructing everyone on campus to seek shelter and remain in secure locations until the all-clear. Alcorn State University Police Chief Doug Stewart turned the investigation over to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, which arrested 26-year-old Taevion Doss and charged him with murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon. Doss was denied bond at his October 17, 2025 court appearance. The incident occurred on the same weekend as a shooting at Jackson State University's homecoming, intensifying concerns about HBCU homecoming safety.
Analysis

Key Findings

The shooting occurred during homecoming festivities, continuing a troubling pattern of violence at HBCU homecoming events
The university posted the initial alert on Facebook, and the verbatim text is confirmed from the official post
The arrest was made quickly by MBI, and the suspect was denied bond at his court appearance
Outcome
Brekyra Fisher, 29, of Vicksburg was killed. Two other individuals were injured. Taevion Doss, 26, was arrested by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and charged with murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon. Bond was denied.
Provenance

Sources

  1. Social
    Alcorn State University official Facebook alert
    facebook.com
  2. News
    1 dead, 2 injured in Alcorn State University shooting (WJTV)
    wjtv.com
  3. Official
    MBI Makes Arrest In Shooting at Alcorn State University (Mississippi DPS)
    dps.ms.gov
  4. News
    Vicksburg woman killed in Alcorn State shooting (Vicksburg Daily News)
    vicksburgnews.com
  5. News
    Bond denied for man charged in fatal Alcorn State University shooting (WJTV)
    wjtv.com
Tags
shootingfatalhbcuhomecomingmississippicampus-lockdownshelter-in-place
Added May 2026Updated May 2026Via ingestion