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TCSO investigating triple shooting in Mason

By Echo Day on July 26, 2020

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MASON – The Tipton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a triple shooting that took place in the Richland Hills subdivision Saturday night. Detectives believe multiple people were shooting and, in addition to the three victims, multiple homes and vehicles on Harmony Drive were also shot. One of the three victims was transported to Baptist-Tipton and remains hospitalized … [Read more...] about TCSO investigating triple shooting in Mason

Covington woman arrested after shooting Wednesday

By Echo Day on January 16, 2020

A Covington woman was arrested following a shooting Wednesday night. Police say 32-year-old Margaret Smith was charged with aggravated assault and tampering with evidence after shooting a man during a domestic dispute at the Cottonwood Apartment complex. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was in stable condition at The Med last night. At press time, Smith was … [Read more...] about Covington woman arrested after shooting Wednesday

Covington Police investigating three drive-by shootings Monday night

By Echo Day on January 14, 2020

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Covington Police are investigating a three separate drive-by shootings Monday, confirmed police chief Larry Lindsey. The first incident took place on Garland Avenue at approximately 10:03 p.m. An hour later there was a shooting in the 700 block of Peeler Road, then another one at Sunrise Apartments on Simonton Street, which intersects Peeler. "There was (Tipton County … [Read more...] about Covington Police investigating three drive-by shootings Monday night

Covington Police make arrest in drive-by shooting

By Echo Day on November 21, 2019

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Covington Police announced Wednesday they’d made an arrest in a two-month-old drive-by shooting. According to a release by the department, shots were reported fired in the 800 block of Barlow Avenue on Sept. 12. “Upon investigation it was was learned that the victim was driving in the area when he shot at by a black man,” said police chief Larry Lindsey. “The victim’s vehicle … [Read more...] about Covington Police make arrest in drive-by shooting

Matthew Bogenschneider arrested in Munford homicide

By Jeff Ireland on November 14, 2019

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Munford police say a man was killed at 302 Bass Avenue, near the post office, Thursday. The incident took place at approximately 12:40 p.m. "Some kind of altercation occurred, shots were fired, one male is deceased and another male is in custody," said police chief Randal Baskin. Matthew Bogenschneider, 19, was charged with reckless homicide. Raymond “Cody” Sonwineski, 29, … [Read more...] about Matthew Bogenschneider arrested in Munford homicide

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