Gautier, MS (BuzzReport) – A homicide investigation is underway in Gautier after a young man was found deceased Thursday morning. At approximately 6:42 a.m., Gautier Police responded to a report in the area of Tally Court and Wellington Drive. Upon arrival, officers located 18-year-old Kadarius Williams of Gautier, who had suffered an apparent gunshot wound. According to Chief David Bever, detectives are actively working leads in the case. The chief emphasized that this incident appears to be isolated, and there is no known threat to the general public. The Gautier Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in gathering more information. Anyone with knowledge about the incident is urged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at (228) 497-2486. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the P3 Tips app or by calling Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 1-877-787-5898. The investigation is ongoing, and the Gautier Police Department encourages anyone with information to come forward. Share this:Tweet Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Like this:Like Loading... Related Post navigation New Africatown Welcome Center Breaks Ground in Mobile Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces Bid for Georgia Governor in 2026