Jonathan Ray Parker, 31, was shot multiple times and died at his Meridian, Mississippi, residence on November 24, 2023. A 27-year-old woman who was present also suffered gunshot wounds and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Authorities identified 25-year-old Terrell Adam Melillo as the primary suspect. During efforts to apprehend him, a Lauderdale County sheriff’s deputy was shot and injured; the deputy’s wounds were reported as not life-threatening. Melillo was later taken into custody and charged with one count of murder in connection with Parker’s death and with aggravated domestic violence related to the injured woman.

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the inquiry, including the deputy-involved shooting, while Melillo remains in custody as the investigation continues. Does anyone have information about Parker, the woman who was injured, or the events that night?