STARKVILLE – Two people have been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting late Saturday on Maxwell Street near Lummus Drive, according to the Starkville Police Department.
In an update released April 26, police identified the suspects as Juantel Hughes, 19, of Starkville, and Jordyn Barrett, 21, of Starkville. Both are being held at the Oktibbeha County Jail.
Police said the shooting happened at 11:49 p.m. April 25. Officers responded to the area of Maxwell Street near Lummus Drive after receiving a report of gunfire.
The victim was flown out of the area for further medical treatment, according to police.
Authorities said the people involved knew each other before the shooting.
Police also said Hughes and Barrett have previous arrests in the area from September 2025, but those cases are unrelated to this incident.
The shooting remains under investigation, and police said more arrests are expected.
The Starkville Police Department thanked the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi State University Police Department, Starkville Fire Department and Pafford EMS for their assistance.
Anyone with information about the shooting 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.
