Police were searching for an alleged kidnapper and double-murder suspect, Eric Smith. Smith was killed he exchanged gunfire with officers. Police also shot and killed the baby La'Mello Parker.
Agency: Biloxi Police Department
Motive: murder/shooting
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: Yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Eric Derell Smith
Death Date: May 3, 2021
County: Harrison
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: Black
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: car