Man shot outside Jason Aldean concert in Mississippi less than a month after 58 were killed as he performed in Las Vegas

A man was shot outside the BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo, Mississppi
The incident happened outside Jason Aldean's concert venue Friday night
Names of the victim and suspect arrested have not have not yet been released
Authorities believe a dispute broke out between the individuals prior that was unrelated to the concert
Visitors inside the building at the time were asked to stay sheltered until the parking lot was deemed safe
The victim was taken to the North Mississippi Medical Center immediately
The shocking incident happened just 26 days after the Las Vegas massacre

Published: 14:25 GMT, 28 October 2017 | Updated: 16:02 GMT, 28 October 2017

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A man was shot in the chest outside a Mississippi venue following a Jason Aldean concert that was held just 26 days after the Las Vegas massacre.

The shooting took place in the parking lot of BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo Friday night after the show had ended, according to local police.

Names of the victim and suspect arrested have not have not yet been released, while authorities believe a dispute broke out between the individuals prior that was unrelated to the concert.

A man was shot in the chest outside the BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo, Mississippi where country singer Jason Aldean performed Friday night

Jason Aldean is shown performing at the BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo, Mississippi, on Friday, October 27, 2017

Visitors inside the building at the time were asked to stay sheltered until the parking lot was deemed clear and safe, Bancorpsouth Arena Director Todd Hunt said, according to WTVA.

The victim suffered a wound to the chest, and was taken to North Mississippi Medical Center.

The night prior, country star Aldean performed in New Orleans, Louisiana - which marked his first outdoor concert since the tragic October 1st shooting that left 58 dead and 546 injured.

Authorities believe a dispute broke out between the individuals prior that was unrelated to the concert

Visitors inside the building at the time were asked to stay sheltered until the parking lot was deemed clear and safe, Bancorpsouth Arena Director Todd Hunt (pictured) said

The concert, which was part of the singer's 'They Don't Know' tour, took place at Champions Square amphitheater and was sold out.

Officials at Champions square formerly planned for strict security after speaking with hotel administrators at the nearby Hyatt and as well as Benson Tower, according to WWLTV.

Concert-goer, Charlene Blades, told the newspaper he planned to be watchful of his surroundings while heading into the concert venue.

The Las Vegas shooting on October 1st shooting left 58 dead and at least 546 others injured

However, he said: 'I feel like security right now is better than ever... I know they're extra cautious.'

Some fans in attendance to the show on Thursday night said safety was their last thought.

'New Orleans is always good with their security. I'm not worried,' one attendee said.

Other star-struck fans were much too excited to see the 'Lights Come On' crooner's performance.

'I think it's the people, the environment. There's nothing like country fans,' Sky Hansen and Hailee Harris added.

Security at Aldean's concert venues were heavy at both his Thursday and Friday night shows, after the Mandalay Bay authorities responded to the October 1st shootout