UPDATE: Juvenile charged in connection with Breezewood Cove double homicide

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. — A hearing was held for a 17-year-old juvenile charged with two counts of second degree murder.

A news release from Jackson police says the juvenile was explained his rights during the detention hearing.

Prosecutors said they plan to file a motion to transfer the matter to adult court, according to the release.

No court date for the transfer hearing has been set due to COVID-19, according to the release.

The release says the juvenile will undergo an assessment at Pathways.

EARLIER STORY:

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Police Department has charged a 17-year-old juvenile in connection with the double homicide that occurred March 31 on Breezewood Cove, according to a news release.

The release says the juvenile has been taken into custody and formally charged with two counts of Second Degree Murder.

The juvenile is currently being held at the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center. A hearing date has not been set as of yet.

Based on the findings of the investigation, it appears that the shooting occurred during an illegal drug transaction.

The investigation is still on going and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the JPD at (731) 425-8400 or Crime Stoppers at (731) 424-8477.