GAUTIER, Miss. (WLOX) - The Gautier Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that happened during a Gautier High School alumni homecoming event.

According to authorities, gunfire broke out around 10 p.m. on Friday, September 19, on Dolphin Drive near the roundabout.

Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd identified the victim as 22-year-old Zavionne Payne of Gautier.

Officials said Payne died from injuries sustained during the shooting.

Two others were taken to the hospital with injuries, but the extent of their injuries is unknown at this time.

Gautier police are searching for a suspect.

Anyone with information about the case is urged to call the Gautier Police Department at 228-497-2486 or Crime Stoppers at 1-877-787-5898.

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