In a tragic turn of events on a Wednesday afternoon in southern Forrest County, a heated argument between two men escalated into a fatal exchange of gunfire. The incident, which occurred on June 25, 2025, on Walker Road near Hattiesburg, Mississippi, resulted in the death of 59-year-old Thomas Roseberry. When deputies from the Forrest County Sheriff's Office arrived at the scene following a 911 call reporting gunshots, they discovered two men with gunshot wounds.
Thomas Roseberry, a
resident of Hattiesburg, was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries. The other man involved in the altercation was identified as 41-year-old James Walker. He received treatment for his injuries at a local hospital before being taken into custody by law enforcement. Following his release from the hospital, Walker was booked into the Forrest County Adult Detention Facility.
Authorities have charged James Walker in connection with the death of Thomas Roseberry, with initial reports indicating a charge of murder. Preliminary investigations suggest that the shooting was the unfortunate culmination of a dispute between the two men. Walker was scheduled for an initial appearance in justice court in the days following the incident. The case remains under active investigation by the Forrest County Sheriff's Office.
