TUNICA, Miss.–Korea McKay, 44, of Tunica County, was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition. McKay is accused of the Feb. 18, 2023 murder of Davao Thomas at the Kirby Estates apartments.
McKay is a career criminal, already serving a four-year sentence for being a felon with a firearm in a case from DeSoto County.
Once he was out on bond in the Thomas murder state case, he was picked up on the federal charges.
The 15-year sentence is the maximum penalty McKay could get.
His previous convictions include: assault of a police officer and a federal drug conviction. At sentencing, records also show McKay is a violent, high-ranking member of the Vice Lords.
“The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office extends our sincere gratitude to our State and Federal partners for their continued efforts in combating violent crime across Mississippi,” said Sheriff Calvin “KC” Hamp.
“We are proud to embrace these vital partnerships and the resources they bring to help us foster safer communities—especially here in Tunica County. We also give heartfelt thanks to the citizens we serve. Your commitment to civic responsibility does not go unnoticed. Together, we stand united in building a safer future for all. We are all in this together.”
