Skinner charged with first degree murder, held on $2 million bond

In his first court appearance today, Nov. 30, Jason Skinner was charged with first degree murder in the death of Courtney Anderson.

Vicksburg and Warren County law enforcement officers apprehended Skinner less than five hours after responding to a call of a shooting at 3708 Halls Ferry Road on Wednesday, Nov. 27, a few minutes before 4 p.m.

Courtney Anderson

Anderson was found shot in the chest, and he died on the scene.

The shooting triggered a massive manhunt for Skinner, who allegedly left the scene carrying the sawed-off shotgun that police identified as the weapon used to kill Anderson.

Skinner attempted to hide in the Crossways Baptist Church on U.S. Highway 61 South, but he triggered an alarm instead.

Officers with the Vicksburg Police Department and the Warren County Sheriff’s Department captured him around 8:50 p.m. Nov. 27.

Jason Skinner, center, on his way to court Nov. 30, flanked by Vicksburg Police Lt. Johnnie Edwards, left, and Chief Milton Moore.

Skinner is being held on $2 million bond on the murder charge and for burglary of a building. He has requested a court-appointed attorney.