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.
AUSTIN, Texas — A man was taken into custody Saturday afternoon following a shooting inside the Austin Central Library that left one person seriously injured and prompted a large emergency response and temporary shelter-in-place order in the downtown area.
According to the Austin Police Department (APD), officers responded shortly after 12:00 p.m. to reports of gunfire inside the Austin Central Library, located at 710 W. César Chávez Street.
Upon arrival, police and Austin-Travis County EMS units found one victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
The individual was transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition.
Assistant Police Chief Lee Rogers stated during a press briefing that the shooter fled the scene before officers arrived.
After an extensive search, the suspect—identified as 55-year-old Harold Newton Keene—was located and arrested in South Austin at approximately 1:25 p.m.
The library was safely evacuated, and the shelter-in-place alert was lifted shortly after Keene’s apprehension.
Authorities emphasized that the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident involving only one suspect and one victim.
“This was not an active shooter situation,” Rogers confirmed.
Preliminary reports and public records reveal that Harold Newton Keene has a lengthy criminal history, including multiple arrests for assault, family violence, terroristic threats, burglary, drug possession, and evading arrest.
He is described by law enforcement officials as a habitual violent offender who has had numerous prior run-ins with police.
Records indicate Keene was previously arrested for threatening a man with a firearm several months ago and, in a separate incident, assaulted another inmate while in custody at the Travis County Jail.
In both cases, prosecutors later declined to pursue charges.
Authorities have not yet released a possible motive for the shooting or confirmed whether the suspect and victim knew each other.
The Austin Police Department’s Major Crimes Division is leading the investigation.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Austin Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS.