Jamario Calloway Arrested for the Murder of Shawndarin Porter in Lamar County Shooting

LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. – A 19-year-old Hattiesburg man has been arrested and charged with murder following a deadly shooting on Saturday night in Lamar County. Authorities identified the suspect as Jamario Deshaun Calloway, who turned himself in to the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Shawndarin Terrell Porter, also of Hattiesburg, according to Lamar County Coroner Blake Matherne. The shooting took place on McKenzie Circle, where deputies responded to reports of multiple gunshots late Saturday night.

When deputies arrived at the scene, they found Porter suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts from emergency responders, Porter was pronounced dead shortly after. An initial investigation by the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office quickly identified Calloway as the primary suspect in the shooting.

The Sheriff’s Office issued warrants for Calloway’s arrest, leading him to surrender to authorities the following day. He has since been booked into the Lamar County Jail on a charge of murder and is currently awaiting his first appearance in Lamar County Justice Court.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting. No further details have been released regarding a possible motive or the events that preceded the tragic encounter.

The community remains in shock following the fatal incident, with neighbors expressing concern about the growing violence in the area. The Sheriff’s Office has urged anyone with additional information related to the case to come forward to assist in the investigation.

As the legal process moves forward, Calloway remains in custody while investigators continue to gather evidence and prepare for court proceedings. The tragedy has left the community mourning the loss of Shawndarin Terrell Porter, and authorities are committed to ensuring justice is served.