Lawrence James, 24, was killed in a shooting at a party at Fairway Cottages near the Naval Support Activity Mid-South base in Millington, Tennessee, in the early morning hours of October 14, 2018. Gunfire at the gathering also wounded another person. Lawrence’s mother later identified him.

Millington Police responded and arrested three people for questioning; two were later released. One male suspect remained in custody as the homicide investigation continued. Authorities turned the matter over to the Shelby County District Attorney’s office for review; no public details about the suspect’s identity or formal charges were released immediately after the incident.

Anyone who attended the party or has information about the shooting is asked to come forward.