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Tyler County deputies identify man killed during large house party Sunday morning

Investigators are having a "hard time" identifying suspect, little cooperation from witnesses
Credit: KBMT

TYLER COUNTY, Texas — Deputies have identified the man killed after a large party at a house near Spurger Sunday morning. 

Jamerion Mitchell, 32, of Lufkin, was shot multiple times, investigators say.

"On scene, deputies observed several individuals standing over the male victim, who appeared to have been shot multiple times in the chest and stomach area," deputies said in a news release. 

The incident happened around 1:45 a.m. Sunday at a home off FM 1013 west of Spurger. 

Mitchell was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Jim Moore, investigators say. The Tyler Co. Sheriff's Office is working with the Texas Rangers and Jasper Co. Sheriff's Office. 

Investigators say they are having a "hard time" identifying any suspects in the case, despite more than 100 people attending the party.  

"Very little cooperation is being given by individuals that may have witnessed the shooting itself or that are withholding information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects," the news release says.  

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FROM TYLER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

On Sunday, March 21, 2021, at approximately 1:45 am, Tyler County Deputies responded to a residence on FM 1013, West of Spurger, in reference to an individual being shot. On scene, deputies observed several individuals standing over the male victim, who appeared to have been shot multiple times in the chest and stomach area. CPR was being given to the victim, and deputies assisted with medical attention until EMS arrived. Deputies and Slate Troopers were able to secure the scene and locate several shell casings near the victim. The victim was pronounced deceased, at the scene, by Justice of the Peace Jim Moore, and taken to Coleman's Family Mortuary in Woodville. The victim's identity is not being released by this agency at this time, pending all family notifications. An autopsy will be conducted this coming week in Beaumont. Investigators are having a hard time identifying the actor(s) involved in the shooting, at the residence, where over 100 individuals were gathered for a party. Very little cooperation is being given by individuals that may have witnessed the shooting itself or that are withholding information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects) responsible for this Homicide.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Tyler County Sheriff's Office at 409.283.2172 or Crime Stoppers at 936.639.TIPS. You could earn a cash reward for information leading to the arrest.
March 22, 2021 (UPDATE) Shooting Victim identified as Jamerion D. Mitchell, age 32 of Lufkin, Texas. The Tyler County Sheriffs Office continues to work closely with the Texas Rangers and Jasper County Sheriffs Office in this Homicide Investigation. (REMINDER) Anyone with information, is asked to call the Tyler County Sheriff's Office 409.283.2172, Texas Rangers (Jasper Office) 409.384.5712 or Crime Stoppers 936.639.TIPS

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