Arrested on charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

The Biloxi Police Department arrested 25-year-old Rajuan M. Williams of Biloxi, MS., on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The arrest was the result of a shooting reported on July 17th in the 300 Block of Elmer Street.

The arrest stemmed from the alleged suspect, Williams, who was identified as the shooter, discharging a firearm in the direction of another individual and striking them.

The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries. Williams was transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center.

Williams was offbonded by Justice Court Judge Albert Fountain due to being out on bond from a previous felony charge.