Smyrna Police make arrests in Sunnyside Village shooting

Cardin Qualls

Cardin Qualls

 

Tynequa Qualls

Tynequa Qualls

 

SPD detectives have identified and arrested the shooter from the incident occurring on 4/18/19 in Sunnyside Village.  On Monday, 4/22/19 detectives took Cardin Qualls, 28 of Smyrna into custody without incident.  Investigation revealed that Mr. Qualls and a victim who resides on Dairy Drive engaged in a verbal argument which escalated when Mr. Qualls returned to the residence armed with a handgun and fired shots at the occupants of the home.  Mr. Qualls then fled the scene with a small child in his car who witnessed the incident.  Detectives were significantly aided in their investigation by surrounding neighbors and witnesses who provided surveillance footage and witness statements.  Search warrants were secured for Mr. Qualls home and vehicle in reference to this incident.  While attempting to execute these search warrants, Mr. Qualls wife Tynequa Qualls, 30 of Smyrna attempted to prevent investigators from obtaining evidence.  Ms. Qualls was subsequently also arrested and during her arrest resisted officers attempts to place her into a secure holding area.  Both Suspects were presented via video court in Justice of the Peace Court #2. Mr. Qualls was charged with the following; Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, (7) counts of Reckless endangering 1st degree, Terroristic threatening, Endangering the welfare of a child, and Criminal mischief.  Ms. Qualls was charged with Hindering prosecution, and Resisting arrest. Mr. Qualls was subsequently committed to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $83,100 cash only bond pending a future court hearing.  Ms. Qualls was released on her own recognizance.  The Smyrna Police Department would like to thank all of those who came forward with information to assist us in making their neighborhood safer by concluding this case with arrests.