Fifth suspect arrested for Port Gibson murder in 2023

PORT GIBSON, Mississippi (WJTV) – Port Gibson Police announced that a fifth suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man in 2023.

Investigators said Courtland Holmes, 35, of Port Gibson, was arrested on June 4, 2024 and charged with murder. He was booked and turned over to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI).

The shooting occurred on January 15, 2023 on Chinquepin Street in Port Gibson. The victim was identified as Carl McDaniel. His body was found in a pickup truck.

A fourth suspect, identified as Jamarrious Hamilton, was recently arrested in the case.

Robert Mays was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the case. Natasha McDaniel, the victim’s wife, was also charged with first-degree murder of her husband.

In February 2023, investigators arrested Justin Bailey of Port Gibson in connection with the fatal shooting.