Days after the passing of Madison Police Officer Randy Tyler, a valued member of the department’s Special Response Team, moments of mourning and compassion still ring for the loss within the Madison community.
Tyler was shot and killed after a domestic dispute in the Crossgates neighborhood of Brandon led to a hostage standoff on Thursday, June 1. The suspect was shot and killed, and a Brandon police officer was shot and injured in the incident.
Numerous people have offered condolences and prayers since the incident.
Tyler leaves behind a wife and children.
Since the passing of Tyler, Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has launched a GoFundMe account with an original goal of $10,000 that will help support the needs of Randy’s immediate family.
