Hattiesburg Man Arrested on Murder and Tampering Charges
Jarvis Gray, 33, of Hattiesburg, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in connection with a homicide that occurred in the 3900 block of Morningside Drive.
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, November 8, 2026 —
A Hattiesburg resident has been arrested and charged in connection with a homicide investigation. Jarvis Gray, 33, of Hattiesburg, was taken into custody and faces charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence.
The charges stem from a homicide incident that occurred in the 3900 block of Morningside Drive. Further details regarding the timeline of the arrest or the homicide itself were not immediately available. The victim’s identity and specific circumstances surrounding the death have not been publicly disclosed at this time.
Authorities have stated that Gray is charged with two offenses: first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. The specific nature of the evidence tampering and the details leading to the murder charge were not provided in the initial information.
The Hattiesburg Police Department is handling the investigation. Information concerning upcoming court dates or further proceedings was not immediately released.
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