ĢƵ Police are investigating a possible murder after officers were called to an apartment complex Saturday night for reports of gunshots.
When officers arrived at the Hartmann Plantation Apartments in the late hours of June 20, a deceased female was reportedly located inside an apartment unit. Police said the victim appeared to have at least one gunshot wound.
After a preliminary investigation, a ĢƵ man, Jerry Mathews, 57, was arrested at the scene and charged with homicide. The preliminary investigation also led police to believe this was an isolated domestic incident involving family members, with no threat to the public.
Mathews is being held in the Wilson County Jail on a $1 million bond.
“Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones affected by this tragedy,” LPD said in a release.
The investigation remains ongoing, and LPD said there is no additional information at this time. More information will be reported for this developing story as it is made available.
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