OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- Ocean Springs native Ray Wesson Jr. has been named the 2022 recipient of the John R. Blossman Humanitarian Award, presented annually by the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA to recognize individuals who put their fellow man first. orientation: "portrait", publisher_id: "7055", WXXV Staff. Local News News We are your neighbors. Talk to WXXVs anchors, reporters and meteorologists. police dog, Buddy. About 7:50 p.m., Moss Point Police received calls of multiple shots fired in the area. Lynd told The Mississippi Press Barnes died of a single gunshot wound. The shooting happened about 8:45 a.m. Police Chief Brandon Ashley said when his officers reached the scene, where they found two males who were pronounced dead. Three armed suspects sought after late night home invasion in Jackson County. Whats coming inside that modern building across from Hotel Beatnik in Ocean Springs? The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Some witnesses stated that the vehicle may be a Chevrolet Trailblazer. In a statement sent to CBS News, the BBC's US media partner, Ms Gillis' family called her "a kind, beautiful soul and a ray of light to anyone who was lucky enough to know her". Your email address will not be published. MOSS POINT, Mississippi -- Moss Point police are investigating the death of a 52-year-old man found dead in his home Thursday morning. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to contact the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations or Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898 or www.mscoastcrimestoppers.com, function evvntDiscoveryInit() { Read about our approach to external linking. Want more WLOX news in your inbox? Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. said there were two dead from an apparent shooting. Wesson, an executive in the banking industry, has spent his life in service to his community, serving on the board of directors for several organizations, including the Salvation Army, Gulf Coast Community Ministries, Home of Grace, Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA, Hancock Community Development Foundation, and the Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District. } Police responded report of gunfire about 10:00 p.m. on Saturday in the 4000. The area is rural, and the driveways are poorly lit at night. The gunshot victim was taken to Singing River Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A GoFundMe created to help Ms Gillis's family with funeral expenses had raised nearly $100,000 (80,000) as of Tuesday. submission: { Kaylin Gillis was in the car with three friends when she was killed, Kevin Monahan allegedly opened fire without warning, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. widget: true, MOSS POINT, Mississippi -- Moss Point police are investigating the death of a 52-year-old man found dead in his home Thursday morning. MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, NFL player's daughter, aged two, drowns in pool, Banana artwork in Seoul museum eaten by visitor, Ding becomes China's first male world chess champion, Indian 'killer' elephant relocated to tiger reserve, Trevelyan relative 'would consider' famine payment. When you see news happening, share it! Moss Point police are searching for man wanted in a weekend shooting that left one person in critical condition. Read about our approach to external linking. Copyright 2022 WLOX. (WLOX) - Authorities are investigating after a fatal shooting Tuesday evening in Moss Point left one person dead. He later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at Singing River Hospital. The victim was identified as Caltavious Anderson, 19, of Moss. Dailon Lyons is also charged with drive-by shooting as well as shooting into a motor vehicle. A man has been charged with second-degree murder in the US after he allegedly shot and killed a 20-year-old woman as the car she was in mistakenly drove up the man's driveway. By Charlie Dwyer. Guests aboard the flight, which was Sun Country Flight SCX 8179 from St. Petersburg-Clearwater (Fla.) International Airport, were welcomed by Beau Rivage employees, airport staff, elected officials and other dignitaries. (228) 832-2525 | [email protected] Hwy 49 North Gulfport, MS 39503. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", The victims told officers they were traveling west on Jefferson Avenue and then turned left onto River Road to travel south towards Pascagoula. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. }); Separately, a householder in the US state of Missouri was charged with shooting a teenager who rang the wrong doorbell while picking up his younger brothers. They set forth a mission to help people achieve their dreams., Maritime & Seafood museum to host $10,000 drawdown. When you see news happening, share it! If you have information that could help investigators, contact Moss Point Police at (228) 475-1711 or Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at (877) 787-5898. "When there's a tragedy and a victim, everyone wants a villain," he said. Cocktails and dinner will start at 6 p.m., with the drawdown beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $100 and provide admission for up to two people. 7600 Tucker Rd, Ocean Spr. evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ Police arrived on the scene and Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd was contacted. According to the Jackson County coroner, Shantel Toro was shot multiple times and killed on Morning View Drive in Moss Point. She continued to hold the gun to her head as officers and residents continued to beg her to put the gun down. Since its inception, Beau Rivages air charter program has generated 1.6 million hotel room nights at the resort. JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. Based on witness statements, it is believed that two individuals were driven to the location in a dark-colored (possibly brown or tan) SUV by a female. "The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, in Jackson County on Eastwood Drive, Moss Point,. Moss Point and Pascagoula officers responded and saw a pickup had crashed into a private dock just south of Jefferson Avenue on River. virtual: false, The type of bullet that killed Ms Gillis was a large lead slug fired from a 12-gauge shotgun, according to the Times-Union newspaper. The victims said they were unaware that they were being shot at until the driver was hit, causing him to crash. 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Crime Reports Posted on: March 29, 2023 Crime Report: 27, 28 March 2023 Calls for Service: 7667 Madison Dr, Biloxi: Jaynie Pearce reported petit larceny and forgery. NEW! MOSS POINT, Miss. On Wednesday at about 11:30 a.m., officers in Moss Point on the Gulf Coast were called to a home on Davis Street to conduct a welfare check on Judge Sheila Osgood, 65, who hadn't shown up for work. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Moss Point Chief Brandon Ashley said in a press release that officers were called to local convenience store on a report about a woman holding a gun to her head. Two black males got out and approached the victim. As the driver was leaving, Mr Monahan, 65, allegedly opened fire on the vehicle, hitting Ms Gillis. Chief of Police - Brandon Ashley Deputy Chief of Police - Jim Roe Not long after Washington was transported from the scene, officers were notified of a second victim who had arrived at the hospital via private vehicle. GULFPORT, Mississippi -- Three teachers from Jackson County were among the nine winners of 2022 Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants, announced Friday. May 28, 2021. Q; Jimmy Butler has been sublime, but this series also has highlighted what this season's biggest frustration was: poor shooting. We are the most trusted source for local news. All rights reserved. widget: true, }); The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. Collect specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol tests etc. text: "Promote your event", element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", The shooter was described as a skinny, light-skinned black male, possibly in his 30s, with short hair. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. discovery: { Mobile App | Weather App | WXXV25 Email Sign Up. They accidentally drove into the driveway of Kevin Monahan in the town of Hebron, police say. category_id: null, Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. said there were two dead from an apparent shooting. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Moss Point Police Department at 228-475-1711 or Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898. When you see news happening, share it! map: false, Man charged with shooting boy who rang wrong doorbell, Russia launches pre-dawn missile attack on Ukraine, Explosion derails train in Russian border region. The chief said there is a person of interest in the case, but was not releasing the persons name. Mr Monahan was "unco-operative with the investigation and refused to exit his residence to speak with police", the sheriff's office said in a news release. }. When officers arrived, they found 19-year-old Caltavious Anderson of Moss Point dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Moss Point Chief Brandon Ashley said in a press release that officers were called to local convenience store on a report about a woman holding a gun to her head. MOSS POINT, Miss. On Friday, Moss Point Police Department announced the arrests of five suspects in relation to shootings that took place in Moss Point on May 16 and May 18. submission: { On Tuesday, the Schuylerville Central School District held a press conference where former school officials spoke about how much she will be grieved in the close-knit community. text: "Promote your event", virtual: false, Gunmen shoot their way through front door during Queens robbery, Allegheny County Police Investigate Fatal Vehicle Crash in Churchill, Forcible touching incident on MTA bus being investigated by NYPD, Couple charged after high speed chase, ramming police cars, Suspect fleeing police capture after stolen car runs out of gas, NYPD searching for missing 15-year-old in the Bronx, Three months after New Jersey councilwoman slain, police remain silent on unsolved case, Chicago businesses warned after smash and grab burglaries near Palmer Square, D.C. Police Searching For Suspect In Early Morning Shooting, Norwegian Cruise lifts annual profit forecast on price hikes, steady demand. Moss Point and Pascagoula Police began a canvas of the area, locating witnesses and collecting evidence at the scene. We celebrate community and we tell your stories. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Moss Point Police Department at 228-475-1711. Want more WLOX news in your inbox? https://www.maritimemuseum.org/event-details/drawdown. They saw a strong bank with a tradition of creating opportunities. 8, 2022 at 7:42 PM PST MOSS POINT, Miss. BILOXI, Mississippi -- The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum will host its 37th annual $10,000 drawdown on Sept. 17 at the museum on 1st Street in Biloxi. "But sometimes they're just tragedies and victims and there are no villains. Ms Gillis graduated in 2021, and two of her younger siblings attend school in the district. publisher_id: "7055", orientation: "portrait", Amoni Curry, Savion Burkes and Rian Fletcher are all charged with shooting into a dwelling house on Juniper St. during the night of May 16. Download the WXXV News 25 and Weather Authority Mobile Apps on your smart phone or tablet device to receive breaking news and weather push notifications the minute it happens. gtx_ads_conf.ads["ad-manager-252582"]= {"custom_css":[],"out_of_page_ad":false,"ad_details":[{"min_width":"","max_width":"767","dfp_ad_sizes":[{"dfp_ad_width":"320","dfp_ad_height":"50"},{"dfp_ad_width":"300","dfp_ad_height":"50"},{"dfp_ad_width":"320","dfp_ad_height":"100"},{"dfp_ad_width":"300","dfp_ad_height":"250"},{"dfp_ad_width":"300","dfp_ad_height":"100"}]}],"lazyload":"global","ad_id":"252582","ad_container":"div-ad-manager-252582","ad_placement":"banner-mobile","ad_name":"ad-manager-252582","position":"","article_position":""}; Moss Point Police are investigating a double homicide this morning on Elder Street. Investigators have not said what weapon was used in the shooting. Ashley did not say how many shots were fired or where the victims were hit. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. 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