Jamar Hall Killed After Shooting in Effingham County: Authorities Investigating Fatal Incident Involving Victim and Injured Second Person

March 16, 2025 – Effingham County, GA – In a tragic early morning incident on Sunday, March 16, 2025, Jamar Hall was tragically shot and killed, and another man sustained gunshot wounds during a shooting that has left the local community in shock. The authorities of Effingham County are currently conducting an extensive investigation to piece together the details surrounding the fatal incident. This unfortunate shooting took place near Parker’s gas station on Old Augusta Road, a popular area situated between Port Wentworth and Rincon.

The shooting occurred shortly after 2:30 a.m. when Effingham County deputies responded to reports of gunfire at the Parker’s gas station. Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement officers discovered a male victim with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was later identified as 33-year-old Jamar Hall, a local resident of Effingham County, who was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. A second individual, who was also suffering from a gunshot wound, was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The identity of the second person has not yet been publicly disclosed, and their condition remains uncertain as of the latest report.

Authorities have confirmed that the shooting itself likely took place in Port Wentworth, though they have yet to identify the exact location within the area where the shooting incident occurred. Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Port Wentworth Police Department, are actively working together to gather all available information and witnesses that could provide insight into the events that led up to this devastating incident.

Investigators have urged anyone who was in or near the vicinity of Parker’s gas station, as well as the surrounding areas of Port Wentworth and Rincon between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, to come forward with any relevant information. Law enforcement officials are particularly eager to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the events leading up to the shooting or may have seen suspicious activity during that time frame.

The community has been urged to assist authorities in bringing clarity to the circumstances of this case. Investigators are asking anyone with pertinent details, including those who may have heard or seen anything unusual during the timeframe mentioned, to contact the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office directly at 912-754-3449.

Effingham County residents are shaken by the incident, as the peaceful community has rarely experienced violence of this nature. Law enforcement is diligently working to determine whether this shooting was targeted, whether it could be a case of mistaken identity, or if it was the result of an ongoing conflict. As more details emerge, authorities are committed to providing the public with updates to ensure justice is served.

The investigation remains ongoing, and as of now, no further information about the identity of the second victim or the possible motives behind the shooting has been released. The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, along with local police departments, is expected to continue pursuing all leads, and they remain hopeful that the people responsible for this tragic event will be held accountable.

Anyone with further information is encouraged to come forward as the investigation into this tragic shooting continues to unfold.

This tragic incident in Effingham County highlights the importance of community cooperation in solving violent crimes, and local authorities are working tirelessly to find answers for the families and loved ones of Jamar Hall and the second victim involved.