Apartment residents tie up alleged would-be robber

A man who police say was trying to break into an apartment on Northpointe Parkway was taken into custody by the occupants of the apartment Thursday morning. 

Jackson Police Department spokesman Cmdr. Tyree Jones said Marcus Funchess, 28, allegedly knocked on a door at 601 Northpointe Parkway around 3:15 a.m. Thursday. 

When a man came to answer the door, Funchess allegedly hit him in the head with a gun multiple times. 

There were other people inside the apartment, and they jumped Funchess, Jones said. They were able to tie his hands behind his back and tie his feet and legs together, and they held him until police arrived. 

Both Funchess and the victim were taken to the hospital to be treated for their injuries. 

Funchess faces charges of aggravated assault, attempted armed robbery, and possibly burglary of an occupied dwelling, Jones said. 

If you have knowledge of this crime, call JPD at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477). Send a text to 847411 and enter "JPD," followed by your tip information, then press "send." You may also submit a tip online by clicking on the web tip link on the homepage of the Central MS Crime Stoppers website, or submit your tip information from a mobile device or any other computer by going to www.P3tips.com.

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