A tragic shooting at a local McDonald’s has left a young mother dead and her alleged killer fatally wounded in what authorities believe was a murder-suicide. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Monday at the McDonald’s located at 132 Stribling Lane in Brandon, Mississippi. Police confirmed that 25-year-old Kianna Jackson was shot and killed at the scene.
The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Jhonterryes Dampier, reportedly turned the gun on himself immediately after the attack. Dampier was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, two days after the shooting.
Kianna Jackson, described by loved ones as a devoted and loving mother, is survived by her two young children—a 5-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son. The heartbreaking loss has devastated her family and left the community reeling, per WAPT.
A GoFundMe page launched by family members to help cover funeral and burial expenses describes Jackson as a “cherished mother” whose absence will be deeply felt. “As we navigate this painful time, we want to honor Kianna’s life with the memorial and funeral service she deserves. Unfortunately, the financial burden is more than we can manage on our own,” reads the plea on the donation page.
The fundraiser aims to cover the full costs of her service and burial, with any remaining funds designated for a trust fund to support her two children as they grow up without their mother. Authorities have not released further details about the nature of the relationship between Jackson and Dampier, nor a possible motive behind the shooting.
The case remains under investigation, and police are working to piece together the events that led to the deadly confrontation. Local residents have expressed shock and sorrow, with many calling the incident a senseless act of violence that robbed two children of their mother far too soon.
The McDonald’s location where the shooting occurred has since reopened, but the memory of that evening continues to haunt employees and customers alike. As friends and family gather to mourn Jackson’s life, the community is rallying behind her children, offering both emotional and financial support in their time of need. Anyone wishing to contribute to the fundraiser can find the verified GoFundMe page under Kianna Jackson’s name.
