Police arrest suspect in Fernwood Road shooting

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - On Wednesday, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 58-year-old Julius Cesil Taylor Jr. following a deadly shooting at Fernwood Place apartments on Fernwood Road.

The shooting happened on May 30 just before 7 p.m.

Biloxi Police said Taylor was in an argument with 53-year-old Rodney Dabney, of Biloxi.

Police said during the argument, Taylor went into his apartment and grabbed a gun.

Officials said a struggle ensued, resulting in both Dabney and Taylor being shot.

According to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer, Dabney was taken to the hospital, but he died from a single gunshot wound.

Taylor was also taken to the hospital. He’s now charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

He was taken to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center and was issued a $1,050,000 bond.

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