Educational&Family Expenses for Randy Tyler Family

On June 1, 2023, at approximately 7:00 AM, the Madison Police Department Special Response Team (SRT) responded to Brandon, MS to assist other law enforcement agencies with a barricaded subject at a residence in Brandon, where an officer-involved shooting had already occurred.

During a subsequent SWAT operation later that morning at the residence, a Madison Police SRT member was fatally wounded by the suspect. The incident is being investigated by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.

The fallen officer is identified as Horren Randy Tyler, a 7-year veteran of the Madison Police Department, who leaves behind a loving wife and children.

In addition to being a valued member of the Department’s Special Response Team, Randy Tyler was the Department’s Field Training Coordinator, responsible for overseeing the training and career development of newly hired police officers. He was also a supervisor in the Department’s Narcotics Division. Prior to working at Madison, Randy Tyler retired as the Chief of Police for the Ridgeland Police Department. Chief Tyler was a graduate of the 228th Session of the F.B.I. National Academy in Quantico, VA and was an active member of the MS Chapter of the F.B.I. National Academy Associates.

Randy will be sorely missed by all of his colleagues, family and friends. The Department of Public Safety asks for prayers for his family, friends, and Madison PD Family during this difficult time.

All expenses that are raised will go directly to the family to aid in educational costs for his minor son and the needs of his immediate family.