2 Victims, 28-Year-Old Jaylen Deshawn Boston And A 16-Year-Old juvenile, Were identified In A Tragic Double Homicide At Pisgah View Apartments, Asheville
The Asheville Police Department has confirmed the identities of the two victims in a tragic double homicide that occurred on December 16 at Pisgah View Apartments. The victims have been identified as 28-year-old Jaylen Deshawn Boston and a 16-year-old juvenile whose name has not been released.
Authorities responded to Cordova Street at approximately 3:19 p.m. following reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found the two individuals in the main living area of an apartment. Despite efforts to revive one of the victims with CPR, both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives and forensic technicians promptly launched an investigation, working closely with the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not yet released any information regarding potential motives or suspects in the case. This incident marks Asheville’s 12th and 13th homicides of 2024, raising concerns about the increase in violent crime within the community.
The Asheville Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation. Individuals can contact the department at 828-252-1110, submit tips anonymously via the TIP2APD smartphone app, or text TIP2APD to 847411.
The double homicide has deeply impacted the community, with residents calling for justice and answers for the victims’ families. As the investigation continues, police are diligently working to gather evidence and identify those responsible for this senseless act of violence.
The community remains on edge, united in their demand for justice and a resolution to this heartbreaking tragedy. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are hopeful that public assistance will provide crucial leads in solving the case. The Asheville community is grappling with the loss of two young lives, and the police continue to urge residents to exercise caution and remain vigilant.
As the investigation unfolds, the hope is to bring those responsible to justice and to bring some measure of closure to the grieving families. For more details, continue reading the main article.