Deputy chief discusses JPD investigation into double homicide, aggravated assault

Deputy Chief Tyrone Buckley said in a Facebook video that JPD is actively investigating a double homicide and an aggravated assault that occurred in the 400 block of East Beasley Road at an apartment complex.

Buckley, speaking as the department works the case, did not provide additional operational details in the video. The post indicates the investigation remains active as officers process the scene and follow leads.

The JPD is the local police department responsible for investigating violent crimes, responding to emergency calls and working with prosecutors on criminal cases. Investigations of homicides and aggravated assaults typically involve crime-scene evidence collection, witness interviews and coordination with forensic and prosecutorial partners.

Such incidents can raise public safety concerns in neighborhoods near apartment complexes and often prompt increased patrols and community outreach while detectives pursue leads. This report will be updated as officials release more information. We will provide more information as it becomes available.