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TCSO, CPD investigating shooting on Hwy. 51 south of Covington

By Echo Day on October 20, 2023

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Tipton County Sheriff's Office deputies and Covington police officers are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the area of Hwy. 51 and Jack Bennett Road early Friday morning. Sheriff Shannon Beasley said preliminary reports indicated a silver Malibu-style vehicle and a red Mustang were traveling northbound on Hwy. 51 around the Jack Bennett Road … [Read more...] about TCSO, CPD investigating shooting on Hwy. 51 south of Covington

Covington PD investigating overnight homicide

By Echo Day on October 8, 2023

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Covington Police are investigating an overnight shooting that killed a 22-year-old. Officers were dispatched to Bluebird Cove at Loon Lane after gunshots were reported just after midnight Sunday. There they found a man had been shot to death while in his vehicle, which then left the road and hit a house. The victim has been identified as Harkeem Kirby. A press release from … [Read more...] about Covington PD investigating overnight homicide

Five shot during party at Covington’s Event Center

By Echo Day on September 24, 2023

Five people were shot during a party at The Event Center in Covington Saturday night. Sheriff Shannon Beasley said Covington police and Tipton County deputies were dispatched to the popular club at approximately 11:15 p.m. after gunshots were reported. “Upon arrival, deputies began administering first aid to a female gunshot victim who was found to be in extremely critical … [Read more...] about Five shot during party at Covington’s Event Center

Atoka Police investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured

By Echo Day on November 29, 2022

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Atoka police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured, the department said Tuesday. Officers responded to a shooting on Brittany Lane at approximately 8:14 p.m. Monday night finding one of the men had already died. The other was transported to Regional One Medical Center in Memphis and was in critical condition. Neither has been identified by … [Read more...] about Atoka Police investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured

Suspect in weekend shooting turns himself in to Covington police

By Echo Day on October 4, 2022

Covington police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for injuring someone in a shooting over the weekend. On Monday, 21-year-old Jordan "Jo Jo" Grant turned himself in to police. He was charged with attempted second degree murder, aggravated assault with injury, reckless endangerment, possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, and … [Read more...] about Suspect in weekend shooting turns himself in to Covington police

Covington police are investigating a homicide on Stevens Avenue

By Echo Day on July 9, 2022

Covington police are looking for help from the public in solving two shootings that took place Saturday night. One of them ended the life of 32-year-old Ralph Alexander of Brighton. Chief Donna Turner said officers were dispatched to Stevens Avenue, in northern Covington, at 9:30 p.m. after a shooting had been reported.  They found a blue Ford Mustang crashed 500 feet into a … [Read more...] about Covington police are investigating a homicide on Stevens Avenue

Suspect turns herself in after shooting in Covington Sunday

By Echo Day on April 24, 2022

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The Covington Police Department has reported a suspect turned herself in after a shooting in Covington Sunday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the call at the 1200 block of South College Street at 2:20 p.m. and rendered life-saving first aid to the victim upon arrival. The victim was transported to the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis where they remain in stable … [Read more...] about Suspect turns herself in after shooting in Covington Sunday

Cole McDaniel’s murder case was bound over to the grand jury – here’s what we know after the preliminary hearing

By Echo Day on August 12, 2021

Testimony from two witnesses in a preliminary hearing for the Cole McDaniel murder case had conflicting stories about the events on May 20 which led to the death of Stephanie Brown. Sure there was some overlap, but Stephanie’s mother, Crystal Brown, and Cole’s fiancée, Kaitlyn McCammon, disagreed about who the primary aggressor in the incident was. Was it Stephanie Brown or was … [Read more...] about Cole McDaniel’s murder case was bound over to the grand jury – here’s what we know after the preliminary hearing

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