Press Release 

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the homicide that occurred on Monday night, September 2, 2024, of Vandarren McCray at Kirby Estates Apartments. These two individuals are in custody of the Tunica County Sheriff's Office for questioning as well as the outstanding warrants.

A search warrant was served today, September 4, 2024, at 4:12 p.m. at Kirby Estates Apartments located in Robinsonville, MS. These two were taken into custody without incident with warrants from Texas and Louisiana.

 

Tanio Hall, 30-year-old, black male was arrested in regard to outstanding warrants out of Texas for:

• Weapon Offense
• Failure to Appear

Tavion Crutchfield, 23-year-old, black male was arrested in regard to outstanding warrants out of Louisiana for:

• False Imprisonment
• Battery of Dating Partner - Child Endangerment

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Tunica County Sheriff's Office at 662-363-1411. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Tunica County CrimeStoppers at 662-910-0400. Any information leading to an arrest can pay up to $1,000.00.

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On Monday, September 2, 2024, at approximately 7:52 p.m., the Tunica County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call advising an individual had been shot at 2669 Kirby Road in Robinsonville, MS. Sheriff deputies and first responders were dispatched to the scene.

Upon arrival, sheriff deputies located one male subject with gunshot wounds. Pafford made scene but the individual succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Tunica County Coroner Glen Grant.

 

The deceased subject has been identified as 38-year-old Vandarren Marqueze McCray of Clarksdale, MS.

This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Tunica County Sheriff's Office at 662-363-1411. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Tunica County CrimeStoppers at 662-910-0400. Any information leading to an arrest can pay up to $1,000.00.