According to Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson, Damarin Starks, 19, was arrested by Heidelberg police on October 13, 2025. He was charged with accessory after the fact and tampering with physical evidence.

Johnson said an unidentified minor was also arrested on October 13, 2025, for tampering. Authorities expect to make another arrest soon.

The shooting happened while Heidelberg High School was hosting Mize for their homecoming game. The victims were identified as Chris Nowell, 35, of Laurel, and Mikeia McCray, 28, of Laurel, who was pregnant.

Heidelberg police and Jasper County deputies previously announced that Tylar Jarod Goodloe, 18, was taken into custody in connection to the shooting. Goodloe was charged with two counts of capital murder and deadly weapon – on educational property unlawful for any person to possess. Authorities said his bond was set at $2,010,000.

Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS), said the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is assisting in the investigation.