OPD makes arrest in drive by shooting incident

Published 12:24 pm Monday, November 4, 2024

The Oxford Police Department arrested Timothy Hervey, 20, of Oxford, in connection with a drive-by shooting incident that occurred on the 500 block of Hurricane Lane.

On Oct. 31, at approximately 3:48 p.m., officers responded to a report of gunfire at a residence on Hurricane Lane. Investigators on the scene found multiple bullet holes in a vehicle parked in the driveway and recovered shell casings and other evidence indicative of gunfire. No one was injured in the shooting.

During the investigation, detectives learned that Hervey was also a suspect in a recent burglary in Lafayette County.

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OPD obtained a search warrant for Hervey’s residence and executed the warrant leading to Hervey’s arrest. During the search, investigators located a handgun matching the firearm that was reported stolen. The handgun and ammunition recovered from the scene are consistent with the type used in the shooting on Hurricane Lane.

Hervey is currently being held at the Lafayette County Detention Center on charges of drive-by shooting and possession of a stolen firearm.