The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office announced on April 13 that an arrest has been made in connection with the shooting that took place at a trail ride event in Dundee, Mississippi on March 28. Malik Javonta Vardaman, age 27, of Robinsonville was taken into custody by deputies on April 11.
The case concerns a shooting incident at Dubbs Road during an event hosted by Muddy River Delta Farm. According to the press release, arrest warrants for Vardaman were issued by a Circuit Court Judge on April 6 for charges including aggravated assault and unlawful discharge of a firearm.
The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Tunica County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers. The office stated that tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for up to $1,000.
The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office serves all of Tunica County and provides law enforcement services across the area through patrols, investigations and community programs. It manages both the county detention center and administrative headquarters in Tunica according to its official website.
In addition to criminal investigations, the sheriff’s office focuses on maintaining social order while providing professional law enforcement services within ethical and constitutional standards according to its official website. Community outreach efforts include senior engagement initiatives, child passenger safety education and domestic violence awareness campaigns as reported by its official website. The agency also features unique community programs such as including a Paw Patrol car in its K-9 unit outreach activities according to its official website.
According to its official site, the sheriff’s office works with local organizations to support seniors and promote public safety through education and assistance initiatives as described by its official website.
