A Southaven neighborhood turned into an active crime scene on Wednesday, May 27, after a drive-by shooting left several vehicles riddled with bullets and prompted a rapid police response. Six people were taken into custody as detectives worked to pin down who was inside the suspect vehicle and who allegedly pulled the trigger. Investigators reported no injuries, but the hunt continues for an 18-year-old still wanted in the case.
How To Reach Police
The Southaven Police Department is asking anyone who saw or heard anything to get in touch. According to the Southaven Police Department, the main office is located at 8691 Northwest Drive, and the department lists a public phone line for tips through its front office and records division.
Scene And Suspects
Officers answering a shots-fired call on Gibbons Cove arrived to find multiple vehicles hit by gunfire, according to Action News 5. That reporting states that six people are now in custody on allegations that include drive-by shooting, aggravated assault and felon in possession of a firearm.
The same report identifies 18-year-old Johnny Richardson as a suspect who remains at large. Southaven police have asked anyone with information on Richardson or the shooting to call 662-393-8652 or email [email protected].
Regional Context
The Southaven shooting is unfolding against a backdrop of recent violent incidents in Southaven and the rest of DeSoto County, including interstate shootings that damaged several vehicles and a string of other shots-fired calls that have kept detectives busy. Local coverage has documented how law enforcement continues to track down suspects and review video or witness accounts from multiple scenes in the area. For a look at earlier vehicle-involved shootings in the region, see past reporting from DeSoto County News.
Legal Note
The people in custody currently face allegations that will move through DeSoto County’s criminal justice process, and their arrests should be treated as allegations unless and until prosecutors file formal charges and a court reaches a decision. This story will be updated as the Southaven Police Department or other local authorities release more information.
