GREENVILLE, MS — Police in Greenville are investigating a deadly overnight shooting that left 35-year-old Darnell King dead late Monday night. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on November 3 in the 400 block of North Edison Street, prompting a swift response from the Greenville Police Department.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite immediate efforts from Pafford emergency personnel and assistance from the Washington County Coroner’s Office, Mr. King was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Authorities have confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has yet been determined. Detectives with the department’s Criminal Investigations Division are continuing to interview witnesses and gather evidence as they work to establish what led to the fatal shooting.
The killing has sent shockwaves through the Greenville community, with friends and residents expressing grief and disbelief online. Many have shared condolences for King’s family, describing him as a loyal friend and devoted family man whose life ended far too soon.
“This is heartbreaking for our city,” one community member wrote on social media. “We’re praying for his loved ones and hoping justice is served.”
Police have asked anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Tips can be directed to the Greenville Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at (662) 378-1515, option #3, or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (662) 378-TIPS or through the P3 Tips app.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials urge residents to remain vigilant as detectives piece together the circumstances surrounding Darnell King’s tragic death.