Subject: Gulfport Police Arrest Suspect in April Homicide Investigation
Date: 05/18/26
Narrative
Gulfport, FL– On the morning of May 18, 2026, the United States Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force assisted Gulfport Police Department detectives in the arrest of Elisha Christopher Landry, who was wanted in connection with the April 17, 2026 homicide of Shaun Allen Hennigh.
On April 17, 2026, Gulfport Police officers responded to the 5100 block of Tangerine Avenue South regarding a death investigation. Based on preliminary findings at the scene, detectives were requested to respond. During the investigation, detectives determined that Shaun Allen Hennigh had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. Through evidence collected at the scene, along with witness and resident statements, investigators identified suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.
Since that time, Gulfport Police Department detectives have conducted an extensive investigation into the case. Working in coordination with the State Attorney’s Office for the Sixth Judicial Circuit and the Pinellas County Medical Examiner’s Office, detectives obtained an arrest warrant charging Elisha Christopher Landry with Second-Degree Murder (F.S. 782.04).
The United States Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force executed the arrest warrant and took Landry into custody at his residence without incident. He was transported to the Pinellas County Jail for processing.
The Gulfport Police Department would like to thank the members of the Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force for their assistance in the successful apprehension of the suspect.
Suspect:
Elisha Christopher Landry
White Male | DOB: 05/21/1997
5139 Tangerine Ave. S
Gulfport, FL 33707
Charge: Second-Degree Murder
Victim:
Shaun Allen Hennigh
White Male | DOB: 02/04/1992
5139 Tangerine Ave. S
Gulfport, FL 33707