Center PD Reports Stabbing Death of Center Man (Updated)

June 18, 2024 - (Update): Center Police Department booking information indicates Tameka Landon, 51, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, felony 3, on June 16, 2024 and was transferred to the Shelby County Jail on June 17, 2024.


According to information from the Center Police Department responded to a 911 call at 910 Twilight Lane in reference to a disturbance on June 15, 2024, at approximately 10:23pm

While officers were en-route, 911 communications remained on the line with the caller, and instructed the caller on life-saving measures.

Center PD Officers arrived to find a male subject, later identified as Darrion Landon, 42, of Center, laying on the floor with blood around him, and a female subject, later identified as Tameka Landon, 51, of Center administering life-saving measures.

Officers took over life-saving measures, by applying pressure to a stab wound to slow the bleeding. Allegiance EMS arrived and took over from the officers.

Darrion Landon was transported to the Center ER in critical condition, where he was later pronounced deceased.

During the preliminary investigation this was found to be an isolated incident between two people, and there is no fear of further violence to the public.

Tameka Landon was placed in custody and transported to the Center PD Holding facility for questioning.

This is an ongoing, active investigation, and further details will be released when available.