Hattiesburg Police have arrested a second individual in connection to the July 28, shooting at the Hop-In on West 7th Street.

On Monday, August 12, 24-year-old Tarvez D. “Take Off” McCarty of Hattiesburg was arrested and charged with one count of Shooting into a Dwelling/Business and one count of Weapon Possession by a Convicted Felon.

McCarty is currently being held at the Forrest County Jail.

The initial incident occurred on July 28 at approximately 3 a.m., when officers heard gunshots while conducting a security check nearby.

A male victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in stable condition. The first suspect, 24-year-old Levi Myers, was arrested at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing, and additional arrests or charges may follow. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Hattiesburg Police or Crime Stoppers.