Wanted in connection with drive-by shooting in Gulfport

On July 24, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 16-year-old Antonio Demarcus Harper and 18-year-old Bruce Ellis Lowery and charged them both with three counts of Aggravated Assault.

On July 24, 2023, at approximately 4:45 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 100 block of Faust Drive in reference to a drive-by shooting.

Detectives discovered Harper and Lowery discharged a firearm multiple times striking a residence and then fleeing the scene prior to Officers’ arrival.

Harper and Lowery were processed and transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center to be held in lieu of their $750,000 bonds.

During the course of the investigation, Alphonso Jerome Elzy Jr. was also developed as a suspect in the drive-by. Elzy is described as a 17-year-old black male, approximately 5’08”, 150 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair. Elzy has an active felony warrant through the Gulfport Police Department and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident or the know whereabouts of Elzy is urged to contact the Gulfport Police Department at 228-868-5959 or Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898.