Man Walks Into Police Station, Confesses to Deadly Shooting of Girlfriend in Greenville, MS

GREENVILLE, MS (BuzzReport). — A shocking homicide investigation unfolded in Greenville on Thursday after a man voluntarily walked into the Greenville Police Department and confessed to fatally shooting a woman he identified as his longtime girlfriend.

According to the Greenville Police Department, at approximately 11:42 a.m. on June 25, 2026, an adult male entered police headquarters and informed officers that he had shot a woman at a residence on Alexander Street. The man immediately surrendered himself to authorities but declined to provide additional details about the incident, invoking his right to have an attorney present before answering further questions.

Police identified the suspect as Rodney Haney, who told investigators that the victim was Minnie Coffey. Haney stated the two had been involved in a dating relationship for approximately four years.

Following the confession, investigators quickly responded to the Alexander Street location to begin processing the crime scene while officers took Haney into custody. After gathering evidence and conducting their preliminary investigation, detectives formally charged Haney with Murder in connection with Coffey’s death.

Authorities have not yet released information regarding what may have led to the fatal shooting or whether there had been any previous reports of domestic disturbances involving the couple. Investigators also have not disclosed the circumstances surrounding the shooting itself or whether additional evidence was recovered at the scene.

The case remains under active investigation as detectives continue interviewing witnesses, examining forensic evidence, and working to establish a complete timeline of events leading up to the homicide.

The Greenville Police Department is asking anyone with information that could assist investigators to come forward. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the department directly or Crime Stoppers at (662) 378-8477 (TIPS). Anonymous tips are accepted.

In a statement released following the arrest, Chief Marcus R. Turner Sr. expressed sympathy for those affected by the tragedy.

“The Greenville Police Department extends its condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim and remains committed to conducting a thorough and professional investigation.”

As the investigation continues, authorities are expected to release additional details as they become available.

Rodney Haney remains in custody as the criminal case moves through the judicial process. As with all criminal cases, the charge is an allegation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.