Two juveniles were shot Sunday afternoon and authorities are seeking details on a vehicle and suspect possibly involved in the incident.
The Tunica County Sheriff’s Department was called about 3:45 p.m. Sunday about shots had been fired on Beatline Road and reported one person suffering a gunshot wound. The individual was treated on the scene by Pafford and Tunica County First Responders and transported by Wings to the hospital.
Sheriff department reports identified the victim as a 17-year-old, black male juvenile.
Authorities received a second call at 3:48 p.m. indicating a second person, a 13-year-old black male juvenile, had also been shot on Beatline Road.
Deputies were told at the scene by one of the victims a white utility pick-up truck may have been used in the incident.
Sheriff Department reports said investigators developed Jalon Carter, of Tunica as a suspect.
Carter was arrested and charged with two counts of drive by shooting and the incident is under investigation.
The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on other possible subjects involved, related to this incident. Anyone with information can the Tunica County Sheriff’s Office at 662-363-1411 or Crime Stoppers at 662-910-0400. Any information leading to an arrest could pay up to $1,000.
