Police searching for suspect after man found shot in Picayune home, authorities say

Picayune Police are searching for a suspect after officers responded to a report on Saturday of a man found shot and killed in his home, authorities said.

Pearl River County Coroner Derek Turnage identified the man as 53-year-old Michael McDonald. Turnage did not immediately provide further information about the victim’s death.

Picayune Police Chief Joe Quave said police responded at 11:39 p.m. Saturday to the 2300 block of Morris Street and found a man inside who had been shot. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide, Quave said.

Quave said there was no party or gathering at the residence and the man was found by a roommate who had returned home. Quave declined to release further details and said police are currently interviewing neighbors and investigating the incident.

This story was originally published June 19, 2023 at 11:24 AM.