Last week, an alleged home invader in Mississippi was shot and killed in a gunfight.
Tunica County Sheriff's Office said Just after 1 a.m. last Friday, a resident of the 1600 block of Beatline Road in Tunica called 911 to report an attempted home invasion. Tunica is located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 60 miles southwest of Memphis, Tennessee.
“This is our small town and we should feel safe.”
Authorities said a caller said there was a gunfight and two people were shot.
Arriving sheriff's deputies found a 46-year-old man living in the home suffering from a gunshot wound, officials said, adding that he was treated at the scene and taken to a Memphis hospital.
Police found a second man, identified as Nadarius Joyner, 30, of Tunica, injured in the shooting. The man was treated at the scene but died, officials said.
“Homeowners have a constitutional right to protect their homes if someone enters,” the sheriff's office said. “No arrests have been made.”
Officials said anyone with information is urged to contact the Tunica County Sheriff's Office at 662-363-1411. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 662-910-0400. Officials said any information leading to an arrest could result in a reward of up to $1,000.
How are people reacting?
People spoke up by commenting on the sheriff's office's Facebook post about the incident. Below are some reactions.
- One commenter said: “Justified.” said.
- “I hope Tunica doesn’t get as bad as Memphis,” said another user said. “This is our small town and we should feel safe.”
- Another commenter said: “You grabbed the lead.” said. “I found a good house.”
- “Sad,” said another user. noticed.
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