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Published on September 05, 2024
Suspects Arrested in Robinsonville Fatal Shooting, Tunica County Sheriff Seeks More Information on Kirby Estates HomicideSource: Facebook/Tunica County Sheriff's Office

The Tunica County Sheriff's Office has reported the arrest of two men linked to a fatal shooting at the Kirby Estates Apartments in Robinsonville, Mississippi. The shooting, which resulted in the death of 38-year-old Vandarren Marqueze McCray, occurred on Monday. According to WREG, both suspects were apprehended at the same apartment complex yesterday, under warrants from Texas and Louisiana.

Following the issuance of a search warrant, Tanio Hall, age 30, and Tavion Crutchfield, age 23, were taken into custody. Hall was detained for a weapons charge and failure to appear in court in Texas, while Crutchfield was arrested in connection to charges of false imprisonment, battery of a dating partner, and child endangerment from Louisiana. The Tunica County Sheriff's Office continues to actively investigate the homicide as relayed by Local Memphis. Anyone with information is prompted to quickly come forward to assist in the ongoing case.

As reported by Dark Horse Press, the arrests were made without incident, following an operation carried out by the sheriff's office. The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to come forward with any relevant information. Tipsters can contact the Sheriff's Office directly or Tunica County Crime Stoppers, where information that leads to an arrest may result in a reward.

The investigation into the homicide of Vandarren McCray remains ongoing, with details to be provided as they become available.