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Man shot dead at Tunica apartments

By Melissa Moon,

2024-08-15

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the person responsible for shooting and killing a man late Tuesday night at an apartment complex on Old Highway 61 in Tunica.

Sheriff’s deputies said they responded to a 911 call and found Jermaine Jones, 22, lying on the ground next to a vehicle. They said Jones had been shot once and was pronounced dead on the scene.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2ohrsu_0uySHH6Z00 — Tunica victim Jermaine Jones. Courtesy: Tunica County Sheriff’s Office

The sheriff’s office said the death is being investigated as a homicide, pending further investigation.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Tunica County Sheriff’s Office at 662-363-1411.

If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Tunica County Crime Stoppers at 662-910-0400. Any information leading to an arrest can pay up to $1,000.00.

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Charlene Brownlee

08-17

respond to da wrong page,but all this killing isn't nothing but devil work.

Charlene Brownlee

08-17

to much work

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