In the early hours of a summer Friday in Gulfport, Mississippi, the life of 20-year-old Ladarion Deonte Hamilton was tragically cut short. On June 16, 2023, Gulfport Police responded to a call at 12:40 a.m. in the 1600 block of Rich Avenue, where they found Hamilton suffering from a gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to Memorial Hospital in Gulfport for medical attention.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Ladarion Deonte Hamilton succumbed to his injuries and was
pronounced dead at 1:43 a.m. The Harrison County Coroner confirmed that his death was the result of a single gunshot wound. The Gulfport Police Department has opened a homicide investigation into the shooting and is actively looking into the motive and the circumstances that led to this violent act.
In the wake of the shooting, law enforcement has reached out to the public for assistance. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Gulfport Police Department or Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers. At this time, details regarding any potential suspects or arrests in connection with the death of Ladarion Deonte Hamilton have not been made public as the investigation remains ongoing.
