Police rule suspicious death a homicide; suspect in custody

JACKSON, Tenn. — After finding a woman’s body early Saturday, police now have ruled the case a homicide and say they have a suspect in custody.

Police responded around 4 a.m. Saturday to Boardwalk Cove where they found a woman’s body near the entrance of an apartment complex.

Officers initially called the incident a suspicious death case and now say an investigation has revealed it to be a homicide, according to a release from the police department.

The department is not identifying the suspect at this time.

The name of the victim has not been released.

Police are still investigating the case, and anyone with information is urged to call Jackson police at 731-425-8400 or Crime Stoppers at 731-424-TIPS (8477).