Crime
Christopher Skinner killed after shooting near Gulfport restaurant on Cinco de Mayo
GULFPORT, Miss. — The Gulfport Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on May 5, in the parking lot of Azteca’s Restaurant & Cantina, located along Highway 49.
According to authorities, the incident unfolded at approximately 9:36 p.m., during Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
A verbal altercation escalated into gunfire, resulting in the death of 34-year-old Christopher Skinner of Gulfport.
Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirmed that Skinner sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Responding officers immediately rendered medical aid before transporting him to a nearby hospital.
Despite life-saving efforts, Skinner succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
At this time, it is unclear if any suspects have been identified or taken into custody.
Investigators continue to gather information and review evidence from the scene.
The Gulfport Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
Tips can be submitted directly to the department at (228) 868-5959 or anonymously through Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 1-877-787-5898.
Authorities ask the public for continued cooperation as the investigation remains ongoing.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.