Mississippi leads the nation in gun deaths among those who are pregnant and postpartum

A tragic incident occurred in a Biloxi neighborhood. Details are sparse, but it is known that a woman and her infant son were shot to death. The woman had previously filed a petition for protection due to abuse. This incident is part of a larger issue in the state. Mississippi has a high rate of gun deaths among certain groups. Factors contributing to this issue are being examined. Further information about this incident and the broader issue can be found through local news sources, including Rewire News Group and Mississippi Today.