Violent — Starkville, MS — reported 2026-07-15

SUMMARY

A Starkville man was accused of stabbing his roommate to death on July 14.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Starkville, MS
  • Date reported: 2026-07-15
  • Suspect: male, age 31
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred at The Social Block apartment complex in Starkville, MS.
  • The victim was transported out of the area for medical treatment and later died.
  • Jamarcus Dequarn Smith, 31, of Starkville, was formally charged with murder.
  • Smith was booked into the Oktibbeha County Jail just before 5 p.m. on July 14.
  • The incident remains under active investigation.