On Saturday Gulfport police officers responded to the area of 30th Ave and 12th St in reference to a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The male was transported to an area hospital for treatment. He was in critical condition.
Gulfport crime scene units, patrol, and detectives responded. The resulting investigation led to the identification of 20 year-old London Shacore Taylor of Sylacauga Alabama, 38 year-old Shannon Bernard Durr of Gulfport, and 26 year-old Christopher Demitrice Henderson.
The investigation revealed that the three suspects approached the victim with the intention to commit robbery. During the commission of the robbery the victim was shot several times.
Taylor was charged with with one count of aggravated assault and one count of armed robbery. Durr was charged with one count of aggravated assault and armed robbery.
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting assistance in locating Henderson. He is a 5’08” black male, weighing 170 pounds. Henderson has active warrants for aggravated assault and armed robbery.
Warrants were issued by Harrison County Justice Court Judge Melvin Ray. Bonds for Taylor are $250,000 for aggravated assault and $250,000 for armed robbery. Bonds for Durr were $100,00 for aggravated assault and $100,000 for armed robbery. Durr and Taylor were located, arrested, and transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center.
This investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information regarding this incident contact the Gulfport Police Department at 228-868-5959. You can also contact Crime Stoppers at www.mscoastcrimestoppers.com or by telephone at (877)787-5898.
