Gulfport Police searching for suspect in early morning shooting

Gulfport Police are investigating an early morning shooting.

Officers responded to the 35 block of Grand Lido about 1:38 a.m. in regard to a shooting. When they arrived, they found a victim suffering from an apparent gunshot.

Detectives identified the suspect as 17-year-old Michael Anthony Walker. He is described as 5-foot-8, 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Gulfport Police at 228-868-5959 or Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898.