Danny Federico
reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com
In a tragic Christmas Day incident, a Jasper resident lost their life after a domestic dispute escalated at the corner between Southwest 9th Avenue and Bristol Avenue.
Although he couldn't reveal much, Jasper Police Chief Leyon Kerklin stated a family member got involved, resulting in the victim being fatally shot in the head. The distressing call reached authorities around 11:48 p.m.
Chief Kerklin confirmed the suspect has been identified, and an arrest warrant has been issued. However, the individual was not present at their residence during the serving of the warrant, prompting an ongoing search by officers.
As of now, the names of both the victim and the suspect remain undisclosed. Riverbend News will continue to keep the public updated as further developments in the investigation are made.