The Clarksdale Police Department reported an aggravated assault and robbery on Friday and is asking the community to help with this investigation.
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, at approximately 1 a.m., Clarksdale police were dispatched to the 1200 block of North State Street in reference to a subject being shot.
When officers arrived, they made contact with a male subject who had a gun-shot wound to his leg.
As a result of their investigation officers learned that the victim was shot and was able to run away from the suspect.
The suspect then took money out the victim’s vehicle before leaving the area.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Police have not announced an arrest and are urging the community to contact them if they were in the area or if they hear details of this investigation.
Aggravated assault is defined as injury or threat to a person to make them fear for their life or assault with a weapon. It is punishable by up to 20-years in prison and a $10,000 fine. An adult who assaults a juvenile can find the penalty enhanced to 30-years in prison.
Aggravated assault is a felony and shooting into a home can also be deemed a felony if prosecutors and judges wish to pursue it.
Armed robbery is a violent felony and is among the most serious crimes in Mississippi.
Armed robbery can carry a stiffer sentence than manslaughter, aggravated DUI causing death, drug trafficking, shootings, and some forms of murder. Armed robbery can carry up to life in prison, served day-for-day, without parole.
A person can be convicted of armed robbery even if they just make an attempt.
Armed robbery, as the name implies, requires the use of a deadly weapon in the robbery. Examples of deadly weapons can include firearms, knives, baseball bats, bricks, golf clubs, broken bottles and even automobiles.
Anyone with details about this violent crime, or any felony in Clarksdale, is asked to contact the Clarksdale Police Department at 621-8156, or simply dial 911. All calls remain anonymous and cash is paid to those providing information that leads to solving a crime.
