Gulfport shooting suspect charged with attempted murder

Gulfport police have arrested a man in connection with the shooting that sent one woman to the hospital yesterday evening.

Thirty-seven year-old Johnny Carter is charged with one count of attempted murder. Police say Carter and the 54-year-old victim were acquaintances.

The investigation revealed that they were arguing on the front porch of a home on 20^th Street when Carter shot her twice, once in the body and once in the head.

Carter’s bond is set at $250,000.