Jermaine Berghuis, 34, was shot multiple times while a guest at a party at a residence on Lakeview Drive in Tupelo on the evening of February 5, 2021. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and died of his wounds on March 8, 2021 after more than a month of treatment.

The Tupelo Police Department opened a homicide investigation and has made public appeals for information. No suspect has been identified and no arrests have been announced. Crime Stoppers is also seeking tips in hopes of advancing the case.

If anyone was at that gathering or has information about who was responsible for the shooting, please contact the Tupelo Police Department or Crime Stoppers.