Port Gibson man killed in Saturday shooting; suspect charged with manslaughter

PORT GIBSON, Miss.(VDN) — A Port Gibson man was killed and another taken into custody following a shooting Saturday afternoon.

Levi Mobley Jr., 34, was pronounced dead at the scene after officers with the Port Gibson Police Department responded to reports of shots fired in the 100 block of Woodstock Street.

Edward Jenkins, 46, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with manslaughter, according to authorities.

“My condolences go out to the family, and we are working around the clock to make sure that justice is served,” Police Chief Russell Dorsey said in a statement.

Jenkins is scheduled to make his initial court appearance Monday.

The investigation is ongoing.