Chief Brackney addresses city’s 25th homicide

Chief Brackney said in a Facebook video that the city’s 25th homicide of the year occurred this afternoon in the 6300 block of Abraham Lincoln Drive.

The video did not provide additional details about the victim, any possible suspects or the circumstances surrounding the death. Brackney did not specify when authorities expect to release more information.

The police chief leads the city’s police department and oversees investigations into serious crimes, including homicides. Homicide investigations typically involve detectives, crime-scene personnel and coordination with prosecutors, and they often prompt increased patrols and community outreach as investigators work to determine what happened.

The count of 25 homicides this year is likely to draw attention to public safety and policing in the community. The department did not provide contact information in the video; anyone with information about the incident should contact local police. We will provide more information as it becomes available.