The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office released an update on March 11 regarding a series of shootings that occurred over the weekend in Robinsonville, Mississippi, and subsequent arrests connected to these incidents.
The update is significant as it details the ongoing investigation into multiple violent events that resulted in several individuals being injured by gunfire. The authorities are working with local, state, and federal agencies to address what they describe as potentially gang-related violence.
According to the press release, Antonio Allen, 23, of Tunica, was released from custody after posting an $81,000 bond issued by the Tunica County Justice Court. Later that evening, Allen was taken into custody again by the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office near Arkabutla Lake Dam along with others. He now faces charges of tampering with physical evidence and conspiracy related to efforts to move or hide evidence from a previous shooting investigation. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is assisting in this part of the investigation.
Other individuals charged include Darius Robinson (bond set at $81,000), Mylon Done ($101,000), and Jon Talton (JT) Carter (denied bond). Charges range from attempted murder and drive-by shooting to unlawful discharge of a firearm within a populated area and felony fleeing. The sheriff’s office said additional arrests may be made as investigations continue into possible gang involvement and retaliation.
The shootings began late Saturday night when deputies responded to reports of gunfire on Fitzgerald Boulevard. Several victims were treated for gunshot wounds at various locations throughout Robinsonville between March 7 and March 9. Law enforcement pursued suspects following one incident involving a high-speed chase ending in DeSoto County where multiple firearms were recovered from a crashed vehicle.
Authorities have urged anyone with information about these incidents to contact the Tunica County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers. They emphasized that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
