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Timothy Albert Turner
TUPELO-On 04-16-2022 Tupelo Police took suspect Timothy Albert Turner (37 y/o male, Saltillo MS) into custody. Formal charges of First-Degree Murder were filed on 04-18-2022 and Tupelo Municipal Court Judge Allen ordered Turner held without bond.
Previous information:
On 04-16-2022 at approximately 1:30 am Tupelo Police were called to 4187 West Main (Steele’s Dive) for an assault.
Officers located an adult male victim being treated by EMS. The male victim was transported to NMMC ER in very critical condition.
The victim from last night’s assault has passed away. A suspect had been taken into custody for aggravated assault at approximately 6:45 pm today.
Detectives will be conferring with the District Attorney’s office regarding upgraded homicide charges. More information will be released when appropriate.
Investigators are gathering physical evidence and statements. More information will be released when appropriate.
Anyone with information is asked to contact TPD at 662-841-6491, tpdrecords@tupeloms.gov or Crimestoppers at 1-800-774-TIPS
Media Release/Tupelo, MS Police Department
