Man arrested, another wanted after Gulf Park Estates shooting
GULF PARK ESTATES — One man has been arrested and another is wanted after a shooting Thursday night in Gulf Park Estates, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department said.
Sheriff John Ledbetter said deputies responded at approximately 9:30 p.m. Feb. 26 to a reported shooting near North 19th Street and Pickering Forrest Drive. When deputies arrived, they found 47-year-old Nathan Lee suffering from two gunshot wounds following an altercation with another party.
Lee was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is listed in stable condition, officials said. During the investigation, authorities identified two suspects: 46-year-old Christopher Paul Landry and 32-year-old Glen Guy Barton.
Investigators arrested Barton on one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, the sheriff’s department said. Landry is wanted on an active warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and his whereabouts are unknown.
The case remains under active investigation and additional charges or arrests may be forthcoming, officials said. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department at 228-769-3063 or Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
