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Naked Man Emerges from Biloxi River, Attacks Neighbor, and Is Later Found Dead
5/27/2026, 10:20:30 PM
Incident Overview: River-Side Assault in Biloxi
On the evening of May 23, 2024, a man observed without clothing emerged from the Biloxi River in Biloxi, Mississippi, and approached several residences on a residential street. According to the Biloxi Police Department, the individual allegedly attacked a neighbor who stepped outside after seeing the suspect on a doorbell camera. The neighbor, who was armed, discharged his firearm at the suspect an unspecified number of times. The suspect disarmed the neighbor, retreated into the river, and was later located deceased by a search-and-rescue team at approximately 2 a.m. on May 24. The incident was reported by WKRC and local outlet WLOX.
Chronology of Events
- ~8 p.m., May 23 – Biloxi Police Department receives multiple emergency calls reporting a naked man emerging from the Biloxi River and approaching homes.
- Shortly after – A homeowner’s doorbell camera records the suspect on the porch; the homeowner contacts a neighbor for assistance.
- Moments later – The neighbor exits his residence, is approached by the suspect, and is attacked. The neighbor fires his weapon at the suspect; the exact number of shots is not disclosed.
- Immediately following the shooting – The suspect disarms the neighbor, then retreats into the Biloxi River.
- ~2 a.m., May 24 – Search-and-rescue personnel recover the suspect’s body from the river; the individual is pronounced dead.
- Following recovery – Police interview the neighbor, noting lacerations and bruises on the suspect’s face; the neighbor sustains no severe injuries.
Authorities' Response and Investigation
The Biloxi Police Department confirmed receipt of the emergency calls and coordinated with local search-and-rescue teams to locate the suspect. Police statements indicated that the security footage from the neighbor’s doorbell camera corroborated the neighbor’s description of events. Investigators documented injuries observed on the suspect, including facial lacerations and bruises, and are conducting a standard homicide investigation. No official cause of death has been released at the time of reporting.
Eyewitness Account
The neighbor, who remains unnamed, reported that he approached the suspect after being alerted by the homeowner’s doorbell camera. He described the suspect as “naked” and indicated that he felt threatened, prompting him to fire his firearm. The neighbor also reported being disarmed by the suspect before the latter fled into the water. Police noted that the neighbor sustained no serious injuries.
Data Summary
- Date of incident: May 23, 2024 (approximately 8 p.m.)
- Time of body recovery: May 24, 2024 (approximately 2 a.m.)
- Number of emergency calls: Multiple (exact count not specified)
- Number of shots fired: Unspecified
- Injuries documented: Facial lacerations and bruises on the suspect; no severe injuries to the neighbor
Unresolved Questions
The source does not disclose the identity of the naked individual, the motive for the assault, or the precise number of rounds discharged. Additionally, the cause of death has not been publicly released, and the investigation remains ongoing.
