Gautier police investigating homicide at Singing River Apartments

The Gautier Police Department is currently investigating a murder that occurred at the Singing River Apartments on Gautier-Vancleave Road.

Just after 5 a.m., Gautier police officers were called to the apartment complex for an assault that had taken place. Upon arrival officers located a white male, late 60’s, who was deceased inside of the apartment, near the front door. Witnesses were able to give a suspect description which led to a person of interest. This person of interest was located several miles away at another apartment complex. The person was brought to the Gautier Police Department where he, along with others, are being questioned.

At this time no charges have been made. Officers and Detectives are still following up on several leads and charges are expected soon. Identity of the victim is being withheld until such time that the family can be notified.

If anyone has any information about the crime please contact the Gautier Police Department at 228-497-2486 or The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-877-787-5898.