My uncle was murdered last night.

[HarlequinBoy]

One Person Killed, One Injured In Shooting At Tunica Apartment

FAST FACTS:

* Tunica police have no suspects and few clues in a double shooting at a Tunica apartment
* One man was found shot to death and another managed to get a neighbor's apartment for help
* The shooting victim told a neighbor he was shot by two men who came to the apartment and asked for a ride
* $1,000 reward offered. Call Tunica County Crimestoppers at (662) 910-0400

melissa.moon@wreg.com

(Tunica, MS-6/13/08) One person is dead and another fighting for his life at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis following a shooting Friday morning at a downtown Tunica apartment.

The shooting happened at around 12:30 a.m. at a house converted into apartments in the 1700 block of Marie Street.

Edie Manzarella, who lives in a unit at the front of the house, says a neighbor she only knows as "Skeeter" knocked on her door and told her he had been shot and his next door neighbor was dead.

Manzarella says she went to the back apartments, saw that another neighbor had been shot to death and called police.

The surviving victim was airlifted to the MED to be treated for at least three gunshot wounds in the chest.

Manzarella says Skeeter told her two men had knocked on his door and asked for a ride and shot him when he refused.

Manzarella and others living in the area say the downtown neighborhood is normally quiet and crime free. They are shocked by what happened.

"I don't know what happened or who it is. I hope they catch them. If they watch this and see me on TV, I hope you get caught.... I hope your conscience eats you up inside," said Manzarella.

Tunica Police have not released the names of the victims. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation was also called to the scene.




He lived three houses down from me and it was total chaos all night. I've been so upset. I never heard any gunshots but I noticed around 12:30 AM the flashing lights going by. I'm a bit stunned to be honest. It's even more upsetting because I mean, you live in a nice house, in a nice neighborhood, in a small town and you feel safe. He lived in a large old house that had been converted into apartments though.

[JonathanBelles]

OMG! Good luck and sorry for your loss. I hope they find who ever did it.

[dizzyfish]

Oh geez, I hardly know what to say. I can't even imagine what you might be feeling/going through.

May God be with you. I will have you in my prayers.

[Cyclone1]

Wow man....... I'm sorry...........

[mel38]

i am truly sorry for your loss. with love and our prayers mel and mike

[Stephanie]

I am so sorry about your loss! I hope that they catch the men that shot your uncle soon.

[Ptarmigan]

Sorry to hear that. Losing a loved one through murder is horrible.

[Brent]

WOW, so sorry to hear this. That's awful.

[vbhoutex]

Prayers coming from Housotn for you and your family during this very difficult time.

[Jinkers]

I'm soo sorry for your loss, my prayers with you and your family

[southerngale]

omgosh... that's horrible! Prayers for you and your family during this very difficult time. I hope they catch the scumbags!!

[Ad Novoxium]

Ack, I'm so sorry for your loss! Prayers go out to you to help you and the others who have suffered through this.

[KWT]

Woah thats shocking news...as the others have said I'm so sorry for your loss.

[HarlequinBoy]

Thanks everyone, I know you all mean it.

Hopefully when the other man recovers enough to talk he can give some clues, and maybe identify who it was.

[DaylilyDawn]

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope the police catch the people are responsible for this murder.

[Category 5]

You and your family are in my prayers, and I hope those responsible rot for what they've done.

[Cookiely]

[CajunMama]

Have y'all heard anything yet about the thugs? I hope your family is doing ok.

[HarlequinBoy]

Kind of. Rumor has it they have some suspects.

His remains are still at the crime lab in Jackson after a week. I'm not sure how long it usually takes? We had his funeral on Tuesday and we'll bury him whenever he arrives. The family of the other man shot are from out of town and they said he died as well, but my parents said he didn't but they just want to protect him. Understandable. I was able to go into the apartment which was quite an experience. Something I hope I never have to do again. Whoever did it apparently just shot everywhere. The investigators had dug out a section of mattress, wall, and the side of a microwave which must have had bullet holes. There was a really weird bullet hole in pan and part of the pan had been twisted. Another one in a piece of plastic and in the bathroom. So add those to the five that went into my uncle and the other victim. There was also still blood which was disgusting.

[Rainband]

OMG I am so sorry. I hope they catch the Mfers that did it.