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.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.