Police Chase From Gulfport Ends in Officer-Involved Shooting on Highway 90 in Biloxi

BILOXI, MS (BuzzReport)— A police pursuit that began in Gulfport escalated into a dramatic officer-involved shooting Wednesday after the suspect reportedly exchanged gunfire with law enforcement along Highway 90 in Biloxi.

According to the Biloxi Police Department, officers from both the Biloxi and Gulfport police departments were involved in the pursuit before the situation turned violent. Authorities say the driver of the fleeing vehicle exchanged gunfire with responding officers during the confrontation.

Police returned fire, striking the suspect. The driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Officials have not released the suspect’s condition or identified the individual.

The circumstances leading up to the chase have not yet been disclosed, and investigators have not said what prompted officers to begin pursuing the vehicle in Gulfport.

The officer-involved shooting has triggered an active investigation, which is standard procedure following incidents involving the use of deadly force by law enforcement. Authorities are expected to review evidence, including witness statements, body camera footage, and other available evidence to determine the sequence of events.

No officers have been reported injured.

Motorists traveling along Highway 90 experienced a significant law enforcement presence as investigators processed the scene. Portions of the area were impacted while authorities collected evidence and documented the incident.

The Biloxi Police Department says additional information, including the identity of the suspect and the events that led to the exchange of gunfire, will be released as the investigation progresses.

The investigation remains ongoing.