Authorities responded to a shooting at 1800 Bunch Street in Corinth on July 5th around 9:53 p.m., according to local sources. Officers found Darius Gaines in the front yard, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives are seeking information from the public regarding the incident. They have also released a photo of a vehicle seen near the area of Bunch and North Parkway shortly before the shooting, which they believe may be a 2024 or newer Hyundai Sonata linked to the investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi at 800-773-TIPS (8477) or use the P3 Tip App to leave an anonymous tip. Crime Stoppers offers up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest. Authorities emphasize they only want your tips, not your name. A QR code for the app is also available for sharing, according to local sources.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
