Tunica County deputies are asking for the public's help as they search for 21-year-old Jeremiah Thel'shun Miller after reports of gunfire Friday evening near a well-known Tunica restaurant and a nearby BP gas station. The call triggered an active search, and authorities say the case remains under investigation.
The Tunica County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call Friday evening about shots being fired near the Blue and White restaurant and an adjacent BP station. Deputies later identified 21-year-old Jeremiah Thel'shun Miller as a person wanted for questioning, according to WREG.
What the sheriff's office says
In a post on its site, the Tunica County Sheriff's Office said it is leading the investigation and urged anyone with information to contact Tunica County CrimeStoppers at 662-910-0400. The office's press page notes that tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
What we don't know
Officials have not released any details about possible injuries or what might have sparked the shooting, and no additional information was immediately available. WREG reports the investigation is still active as deputies continue to canvass the area for witnesses and evidence.
How to help
Anyone who knows where Miller might be is asked to call Tunica County CrimeStoppers at 662-910-0400 or contact the Tunica County Sheriff's Office. Authorities are asking residents not to approach Miller themselves and to let law enforcement handle any sightings or tips.
