Starkville police charged Jamarcus Smith, 31, of Starkville, with murder after a stabbing at The Social Block apartment complex early Tuesday, July 14, police said.
Officers responded at about 7:23 a.m. to an active disturbance at 110 Lincoln Green and located Smith and the victim, who were roommates, inside an apartment, the Starkville Police Department said. The suspect was taken into custody and the victim was transported from the scene for medical treatment and later died.
The police department extended its condolences to the victim’s family and said the incident remains under active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Starkville Police Department at 662-323-4131, Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 800-530-7151, or submit an anonymous tip through the department’s website. Crime Stoppers may offer a cash reward.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge.
