Man arrested in deadly shooting on Rene Avenue in Gulfport

On September 1, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 27-year-old Michael Gidden Kelly on one count of First Degree Murder.

On September 1, 2023, at approximately 1:55 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 13000 block of Rene Avenue, in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Kelly was arrested on scene without incident.

The victim has been identified, but his name is being withheld pending proper family notification by the Harrison County Coroner’s Office.

Kelly was processed and transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center where he is being held with no bond.

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