PANOLA COUNTY, Mississippi — The Panola County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double homicide after deputies found two people dead inside a vehicle early Sunday morning, officials said.
Deputies were dispatched about 7 a.m. March 1 to a reported one-vehicle crash on River Road in central Panola County, the sheriff’s office said. Upon arrival, investigators discovered Victor Gonzalez, 39, and Serenity Gonzalez, 19, both of Memphis, Tennessee, deceased inside the vehicle. Investigators said both appeared to have died from gunshot wounds.
The sheriff’s office said the homicides are believed to have occurred on Feb. 28 or March 1. The case remains under investigation, and investigators did not immediately release information about a possible suspect or motive.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Panola County at 662-209-2011. Officials said all calls are confidential, and tips that lead to the identification and arrest of those responsible may be eligible for a reward.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge.
