A 28-year-old Clarksdale man was fatally shot inside a Blanche Street home on Thursday, and investigators are now trying to piece together what happened.
Coahoma County deputies found Travis Kinnard inside the residence with gunshot wounds and immediately began first aid while waiting for Pafford medical personnel. Kinnard was taken to Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in Clarksdale, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
According to FOX13 Memphis, deputies started life-saving measures at the scene before EMS transported Kinnard to the hospital. The Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office told the station there is currently no suspect information and urged anyone with details to call 662-624-3081 or email the department.
Investigation underway
Investigators with the sheriff’s office are continuing to probe the shooting and have not announced any arrests. The killing adds to a string of violent incidents in the area, including another fatal shooting in Coahoma County in August 2025, documented by Delta Daily News.
How to help investigators
Anyone with tips or information is urged to contact the Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office at 662-624-3081 or email the department. Callers can remain anonymous. Officials plan to release additional details as the investigation moves forward, according to FOX13 Memphis.
