Lamar County, Mississippi – Jamario Deshaun Calloway, a 19-year-old resident of Hattiesburg, has been arrested and charged with the murder of 29-year-old Shawndarin Terrell Porter following a deadly shooting in Lamar County on Saturday night.
The tragic incident occurred on McKenzie Circle, where deputies responded to reports of multiple gunshots late in the evening. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered Porter suffering from several gunshot wounds. Despite prompt efforts by emergency responders, Porter was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
Authorities swiftly identified Calloway as the primary suspect in the shooting. A warrant was issued for his arrest, leading to his surrender at the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday. Calloway has been booked into the Lamar County Jail on a charge of murder and is awaiting his first court appearance in Lamar County Justice Court.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to uncover the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting. While the community grapples with the shocking loss of Shawndarin Porter, the Sheriff’s Office has encouraged anyone with additional information to come forward to aid in the investigation.
On Facebook, the news of Calloway’s arrest and the tragic death of Porter has sparked reactions from community members:
- WTOK-TV posted, "A car authorities said Jamario Calloway used after being involved in a homicide in Lamar County was found today in Neshoba County."
The community is now awaiting further developments as the legal process continues, with investigators determined to bring justice in the wake of this devastating event.