Married but separated couple dead after murder-suicide at LaGrange gas station
A married but separated couple are dead after a murder-suicide occurred in the evening hours of Memorial Day, LaGrange police say.
Police say they responded to Jr Food Mart, located at 1616 Whitesville Road, on May 29, 2023, at 7:12 A.M., about shots being fired in the parking lot.
A male and female, who were both shot, were located by responding officers, who provided emergency medical aid to both individuals at the scene. Emergency medical personnel determined the male, identified as Leroy Jasmine of West Point, GA, to be deceased.
The female, identified as Serrita Jasmine also of West Point, GA, was transported to WellStar Medical Center where she later died of her injuries.
“The investigation determined that the parties were married but had been separated for some time,” police said. The male suspect confronted the female in the parking lot and shot her before shooting himself.
If anyone has information regarding this incident they are encouraged to contact the LaGrange Police Department at 706-883-2603.
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