Family of 19-year-old murder victim Mickell Gordon speaks out

The past Wednesday, 19-year-old Mickell Gordon was shot and killed near Gulf Park Estates in Ocean Springs.

His body was found lying in the road on the intersection of Center Street and Spruce Street. The suspect has been identified as 14-year-old Bridgett Leann Forehand of Vancleave.

The family of Mickell Gordon sent News 25 this statement. Mickell’s grandmother Marilyn Welch says this: “Mickell was the kind of grandson everyone would wish for. He never gave me any trouble. He never back talked. Mickell loved to eat and ever since he was able to talk, he would never let you forget it was meal time. My grandson was taken too soon. He had signed up to attend college this year, but he will never have a chance to go to college, get married or have children.”

Mickell’s mother Candance Gordon says this: “Mickell was a sweet and loving, well-mannered young man. He lights up every room he enters. He was so shy but once he gets to know you, he will open up. He was the funniest teenager you will ever meet. His heart was so big. He was definitely a “gentle giant”. He will be missed and we will carry his memories forever. God has definitely gained an angel.”