‘Armed and dangerous’ MS Coast suspect arrested, facing two counts of first-degree murder

Gulfport police announced the arrest of Christopher Antoine Davis, a suspect they called “armed and dangerous” after officers rushed to a home Tuesday evening and found two people shot to death, authorities said.

Police responded to a shooting in the 550 block of Graves AvenueGulfport police said in a news release early Wednesday morning.

They found two people inside the home dead from gunshot wounds.

Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer identified the victims as Koritnik Graves, 52, and Elena Davis, 50. He said both were from Gulfport.

Christopher Antoine Davis, 51, is wanted on two counts of first-degree murder in connection with their deaths. Christopher Davis was married to Elena Davis, Gulfport Police Lt. Jason Ducre said.

Police allege Christopher Davis shot the victims multiple times and fled the scene, the news release said.

Switzer said Graves lived in the house with his mother. He said Graves and Davis were found dead in the living room with multiple gunshot wounds. Autopsies are scheduled for next week.

Police described Christopher Davis as 6 feet tall and 175 pounds, with brown eyes, a beard and “salt-and-pepper hair.” Authorities are asking anyone with knowledge of the killings or his whereabouts to call Gulfport police at 228-868-5959 or Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898.

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