Maximum Sentence Imposed: Kwindale Brown was sentenced to 20 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections for aggravated assault.
Violent Incident Details: Brown and a co-defendant fired 18 rounds during a May 2024 shooting on Somerset Drive, striking the victim in the face, neck, and arm.
History of Offenses: Prosecutors highlighted Brown’s extensive record, which includes 14 juvenile law enforcement encounters and two prior adult arrests.
HORN LAKE, Miss. – A Horn Lake man identified as a known gang member has been sentenced to the maximum prison term allowable by law following a violent shooting incident last year.
District Attorney Matthew Barton announced Monday that Kwindale Brown received a 20-year sentence in the Mississippi Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to aggravated assault. The charge stems from a shooting that occurred in May 2024 in the 6100 block of Somerset Drive.
According to prosecutors, Horn Lake Police officers responded to a shots-fired call at the residence, where an investigation revealed that Brown and a now-deceased co-defendant fired 18 rounds at a victim. The victim sustained gunshot wounds to the face, neck, and arm.
Assistant District Attorney Steve Jubera prosecuted the case, securing the maximum penalty. Officials noted that Brown has a significant criminal history, including two arrests as an adult and 14 documented encounters with law enforcement as a juvenile.
In a statement following the sentencing, Barton emphasized the county’s stance on violent crime.
“Welcome to DeSoto County, the land of tough sentences and zero tolerance for violent crime,” Barton said. “Let this sentence serve as a clear warning to thugs like Mr. Brown and anyone who thinks they can break the law here. If you commit a crime in DeSoto County, you will be held fully accountable.”
The District Attorney’s Office credited the Horn Lake Police Department for their investigation, which was critical in securing the conviction.
