Sunday update: Man charged with manslaughter after Saturday night shooting in Biloxi
A Louisiana man has been charged with manslaughter after a fatal shooting Saturday night in Biloxi.
Police said in a press release they were called to the 100 block of Briarfield Avenue at about 8:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, they found a male victim in his 20s, who was taken to a local hospital for treatment of multiple gunshot wounds.
He later died. His identity has not yet been released, pending notification of kin.
Witnesses identified James Tarvis McMorris Jr., 30, of Harvey, Louisiana, as the alleged shooting suspect.
Police found McMorris at a nearby residence, where he was taken into custody and charged with manslaughter. He was taken to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center in lieu of a $500,000 bond set by Justice Court Judge Albert Fountain.
If you have any information about the shooting, contact Biloxi police.
