JPD investigating the deaths of 2 individuals on East College St.

Published: Aug. 9, 2026 at 10:11 AM CDT

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) -JPD is currently investigating the deaths of two individuals on East College Street in Jackson.

According to the Jackson Police Department, officers were called to a residence at the 900 block of East College Street around 5:35 a.m. Sunday regarding an individual lying on the front entrance.

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Once on scene, officers discovered an adult male and female both with gunshot wounds to the head. A weapon was also recovered.

JPD is investigating the incident and at this time are not searching for any additional suspects.

Anyone with information pertaining to the incident is encouraged to contact the Jackson Police Department at (731) 425-8400.

Find the full news release from the City of Jackson Police Department below.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING DEATHS ON EAST COLLEGE STREET

Jackson Police Department officers responded to the 900 block of E. College Street around 5:35 a.m. regarding a report of an individual lying on the front porch of a residence.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult female and an adult male, both with apparent gunshot wounds to the head. A weapon was also recovered at the scene.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. Police are not looking for additional suspects at this time.

JPD’s Crime Scene Unit is currently processing the scene, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department at 731-425-8400 or Crime Stoppers at (731) 424-8477.