NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The Choctaw Police Department (CPD) has announced the capture of Braden Robert Townsend, the individual wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on January 3, 2025, in the Pearl River Community. Townsend, an adult male, was taken into custody on January 4, 2025, at approximately 12:31 PM CST.
Townsend had been identified as a person of interest following the shooting, which took place near Oswald Road, close to Duplex Drive, within the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians’ tribal lands in Neshoba County. The shooting left one man injured, and the victim was initially treated at a local hospital in Choctaw before being transferred to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson for further care.
The arrest was made after a thorough investigation, and Townsend is now facing charges related to the shooting. Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the charges or the motive behind the incident.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with additional information related to the incident to come forward. The Choctaw Police Department encourages residents to contact the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI) Department of Public Safety with any relevant details.
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