A Bogue Chitto man is dead and another charged with murder after a shooting took place on Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Drive in Brookhaven Friday evening.

John L. Porter, of 2237 London Drive, Bogue Chitto, was shot and transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center where he died at 10:28 p.m. Friday while in surgery, according to deputy coroner Ricky Alford.

Police Chief Bobby Bell said Clyde Smith, of 0521 SE Bamboo Trail, Bogue Chitto, was arrested Friday and charged with aggravated assault. He was released on a $100,000 bond.

After Porter’s death Friday night, Smith’s charges have been upgraded to murder, Bell said Saturday.

According to witnesses the altercation started with a verbal disagreement inside what is known as “Brother Jay’s Club,” Bell said. The two moved into the parking lot after threats were made, according to the chief.

Brookhaven Police Department officers were dispatched at 5:37 p.m. Friday to the scene, where they found Porter, 59, lying on the ground with at least one bullet wound. Smith, 63, was still in the parking lot when they arrived.

The case is still under investigation.