On Sunday, November 21, 2021 at approximately 10:50 PM, the Biloxi Police Department (BPD) responded near the 2000 block of Lawrence Street, Biloxi, MS 39531 in reference to reported gunshots. Upon arrival, BPD Officers located a female deceased from an apparent gunshot-wound. A male gunshot-wound victim was also located on scene and transported to an area hospital. He is listed in critical condition. The investigation is on-going, no arrests have been made at this time.

** Update 12/17/2021 On December 17^th 2021, Biloxi Police arrested 26-year-old Tyler Edwin Matthews of Biloxi on warrants for Aggravated Assault and First Degree Murder in relation to the shooting incident on November 21^st, 2021. Witness statements and evidence collected at the scene assisted in identifying Matthews as a suspect. Harrison County Justice Court Judge Nick Patano issued a $250,000 bond for the Aggravated Assault warrant and a No Bond for the First Degree Murder warrant. Matthews was transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center.