Shane Basquill and Mary Ann Oberlies Obituary: Two Killed in Gulfport AT&T Store Shooting

GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI — Shane Basquill and Mary Ann Oberlies have died after a shooting inside an AT&T store at Crossroads Mall in Gulfport, leaving two families and a wider community mourning their deaths.

Basquill, 31, of Kiln, was an employee at the store. Oberlies, 78, of Gulfport, was a customer.

According to the Harrison County coroner, both victims were killed in the shooting Monday morning, September 7, 2026. Gulfport police said both were pronounced dead at the scene.

The shooting prompted a major law-enforcement response as investigators worked to secure the store and determine what led to the deadly violence.

What Happened to Shane Basquill and Mary Ann Oberlies?

The shooting occurred at approximately 11:14 a.m. Monday inside the AT&T store at Crossroads Mall in Gulfport.

Basquill was working at the business when the shooting occurred, while Oberlies was inside the store as a customer.

Police responded to the scene and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the two deaths.

One person was taken into custody, according to the Gulfport Police Department. Authorities had not initially released the suspect’s identity.

The motive remained unclear as the investigation continued.

Shane Basquill Remembered

Shane Basquill, 31, was from Kiln, Mississippi, and worked at the AT&T store where the shooting occurred.

His death has brought grief to family members, friends, co-workers and others who knew him.

For those close to Basquill, the circumstances of his death are particularly difficult to process. He was at work when his life was suddenly cut short.

As investigators continue examining what happened, his loved ones are left to remember him beyond the circumstances of the shooting and to mourn the loss of a young man who still had much of life ahead of him.

Mary Ann Oberlies Remembered

Mary Ann Oberlies, 78, was a Gulfport resident and was visiting the AT&T store when she was killed.

Her death has also left family members, friends and people who knew her grieving.

Unlike Basquill, who was an employee at the location, Oberlies was a customer caught in the deadly incident.

Her death underscores the sudden and unpredictable nature of the shooting, which unfolded inside a business during normal daytime activity.

Gulfport Shooting Investigation

Gulfport police are continuing to investigate the shooting.

A possible motive had not been publicly established at the time of publication. Authorities have also not released a complete account of the events that preceded the shooting.

Investigators are expected to examine evidence from inside and outside the store, interview witnesses and determine the circumstances that led to the deaths of Basquill and Oberlies.

The identity of the person taken into custody had not initially been released in the available reporting.

Community Mourns Two Victims

The deaths of Basquill and Oberlies have affected people across the Gulfport and surrounding communities.

Two people from different circumstances — a 31-year-old employee and a 78-year-old customer — became victims of the same violent incident.

Their families now face the difficult days ahead as authorities continue working to establish what happened.

Friends, relatives, co-workers and community members are expected to remember both victims while investigators work to answer the remaining questions surrounding the shooting.

Funeral and Memorial Arrangements

Funeral, visitation and memorial arrangements for Shane Basquill and Mary Ann Oberlies had not been publicly announced in the information available at the time of publication.

Those details may be released separately by the victims’ families or their chosen funeral homes.

Shane Basquill and Mary Ann Oberlies Details

Disclaimer

This article is based on information available at the time of publication and may be updated as the Gulfport Police Department and other authorities release additional findings. The investigation remains ongoing, and information concerning the suspect, motive and circumstances of the shooting may change. Funeral and memorial arrangements may be added when released by the respective families or authorized representatives.