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Teen Shot Multiple Times in Robinsonville; Suspect Being Investigated

ROBINSONVILLE, Miss. — A 16-year-old male juvenile was shot multiple times Saturday evening in what the Tunica County Sheriff’s Office is calling an active and ongoing investigation. Authorities have identified a 15-year-old male as a suspect.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:05 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, when the Tunica County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) received a 911 call from an individual reporting they had been shot.

Deputies were dispatched to Kirby Road Estates, located at 2669 Kirby Road in Robinsonville, Miss., where they found the 16-year-old victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Pafford Emergency Medical Services immediately treated the victim at the scene. Due to the severity of the injuries, the victim was airlifted by Wings air ambulance to a local hospital for specialized medical care. An update on the victim’s condition was not immediately available.

During the initial phase of the investigation, TCSO investigators identified a 15-year-old male juvenile as the suspect. Due to the ages of both the victim and the suspect, the Sheriff’s Office has stated that no further identifying information will be released at this time.

The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward. Witnesses or individuals with knowledge of the incident are asked to contact the TCSO directly at 662-363-1411.

Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can contact CrimeStoppers at 662-910-0400. CrimeStoppers offers a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest in this case.

Bob Bakken

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