It was a violent and busy weekend in Gautier. In less than 24 hours, three separate shootings took place Saturday.
The most recent shooting was in Pascagoula, police were called to the 5100 block of Potomac Drive about 7:20 p.m. Friday and found three victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. All three were taken to Singing River Hospital for treatment, where one of the victims died. A 16-year-old was injured and taken to the hospital. The teen is currently in stable condition. An investigation is ongoing.
The first shooting of the day unfolded around 11:31 a.m. on CW Webb Road. Officers discovered a victim was shot multiple times in front of a home after getting into an argument with multiple suspects inside a vehicle.
The suspects left the scene and were later stopped by the Pascagoula Police. As of now, three suspects are currently in custody at the Gautier Police Department, and the victim is receiving medical treatment.
The second shooting happened around 1:25 p.m. at the Crossing at Ladnier apartment complex. Authorities said the incident appears to be an attempted carjacking, where the victim was shot once.
The suspect stole money from the victim and ran on foot, according to authorities. A Gautier officer detained a suspect matching the shooter’s description nearby. The suspect is currently in custody at the Gautier Police Department. The victim received medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
Gautier Police Capt. David Bever has authorized the lieutenant on duty to call in additional officers for increased officer presence.
“I appreciate the dedication and quick response of our officers,” Mayor Casey Vaughan said. “I want to ensure our citizens that our officers are increasing patrols. The suspects are in custody, and residents should feel safe…” Anyone with information about the shootings is asked to called Gautier or Pascagoula police.
