JaKamryn Price Obituary, Cause of Death: Humphreys County Community Mourns 16-Year-Old Football Player After Fatal Shooting
The Humphreys County, Mississippi, community is mourning the tragic loss of JaKamryn Price, 16, a junior at Humphreys County High School and member of the school’s football team. Price reportedly died Friday night, August 21, 2026, after leaving a football event in Belzoni.
JaKamryn’s sudden death has left his family, classmates, teammates, coaches, teachers, and friends devastated. At just 16 years old, he had much of his life ahead of him, making the circumstances of his passing especially heartbreaking for everyone who knew him.
According to local law enforcement reports, JaKamryn was shot and killed after the football game. The Belzoni Police Department is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the shooting. The investigation remains active, and further information is expected as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death.
At Humphreys County High School, JaKamryn was known as a student-athlete and part of the school’s football community. His passing has created a painful void among teammates and classmates who shared practices, games, school days, and memories with him.
For his family, JaKamryn will be remembered as much more than the circumstances of his death. He was a beloved son, family member, friend, student, and teammate whose life meant deeply to those around him.
As the community grieves, family members, educators, coaches, and students are coming together to support one another and honor his memory.
JaKamryn Price will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his family, friends, teammates, classmates, coaches, teachers, and the entire Humphreys County community.
