Crime
Jordan Tyrik Johnson arrested in deadly shooting of 34-Year-Old Christopher Skinner in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. – The Gulfport Police Department has announced the arrest of Jordan Tyrik Johnson, 25, in connection with the fatal shooting of Christopher Skinner, 34, that occurred during a crowded Cinco de Mayo celebration at a local Mexican restaurant.
Authorities say Johnson turned himself in to Gulfport Police at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10, and was formally booked into the Harrison County Adult Detention Center around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday.
He is facing a charge of first-degree murder.
The deadly shooting took place on the evening of Sunday, May 5, at Azteca’s Restaurant & Cantina, located on Highway 49.
Police reported that hundreds of patrons were gathered both inside and outside the establishment for the holiday celebration when the violence unfolded at approximately 9:36 p.m.
According to investigators, Johnson and Skinner became involved in an altercation that escalated rapidly.
During the confrontation, Johnson allegedly fired multiple rounds at Skinner, striking him several times.
Responding officers immediately rendered aid to the victim on scene before he was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead from his injuries.
Following the incident, Johnson remained at large until his voluntary surrender.
The Gulfport Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has additional information to contact the Gulfport Police Department at 228-868-5959, or submit anonymous tips through Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898.
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.