Third arrest made in shooting of Noxubee County Sheriff’s son

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – A third person has now been arrested in connection with a shooting that sent a Macon man to the hospital over the weekend.

Macon Police Chief Davine Beck says David Jacquan Hampton, of Meridan, is behind bars Wednesday night for his alleged involvment in the shooting.

David Hampton

The 29-year-old is being charged with Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon.

Hampton is accused of shooting Roman Mattox in the chest this past Friday.

The shooting happened at the intersection on North Street and MLK Street.

Two other suspects are also being charged in the shooting.

Jamesha Earvin and Terrance Fifer are both being charged with Accessory after the Fact.

Jamesha Earvin

Terrance Fiffer

Hampton is currently being held in the Lauderdale County Jail.

“This guy, with our investigation, we think we’re pretty sure that he is the shooter. We’re still currently investigating,” said Macon Police Chief Davine Beck. “We’re trying not to release as much as we can release on this case because we don’t want the case to be compromised.”

The victim, Roman Mattox, is the son of Noxubee County sheriff Terry Grassaree.

Mattox was released from the hospital Tuesday and is in stable condition.

If anyone has any information on this incident, you’re asked to contact the Macon Police Department or call Crimestoppers.