KENTON, TENNESSEE — Two people died in Kenton, Tennessee, on October 3 in an incident police believe is related to domestic violence. The Gibson County Sheriff's Office led the response after officers conducted a welfare check at a residence.

Law enforcement agencies contacted 28th Judicial District Attorney General Frederick Agee, who requested assistance from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The names of the deceased are being withheld until next of kin are notified.

Gibson County Sheriff Rodney Wright addressed the community regarding the deaths. "Our hearts are heavy this morning for the families and loved ones of the two people who are deceased," he said.

"Kenton is a close community, and a loss like this is felt by everyone. We owe these families the truth, and we will work alongside our partner agencies to find it. Please give them the privacy and grace they need right now, and keep them in their prayers," he said.

The Gibson County Sheriff's Office requested that the community not speculate or post names on social media. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call (731) 692-3714.

Why It Matters

The incident involves multiple jurisdictions, as the Gibson County Sheriff's Office has jurisdiction over both Gibson and Obion counties, as noted in Kenton's municipal profile. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is an investigative law enforcement agency within the state of Tennessee. Primary source: mtas.tennessee.edu

The department has reported 1,417 incidents since 1998 through NIBRS reporting, per data. The Kenton Police Department's charter specifies it operates under the Mayor's authority and is responsible for city-wide law enforcement, according to MTAS documents. Primary source: mtas.tennessee.edu

Timeline

Wright said, "Our hearts are heavy this morning for the families and loved ones of the two people who are deceased." A post from the agency stated, "Together, we will secure the scene, collect evidence, gather facts and interview witnesses." He also said, "Kenton is a close community, and a loss like this is felt by everyone. Please give them the privacy and grace they need right now, and keep them in their prayers." The post read, "This is an active and developing investigation, and investigators are still in the early stages of gathering facts. Because of that, the information in this release is limited and may change — we ask for your patience."

What's New

Additional reporting indicates the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) agents are working alongside the Kenton Police Department and the Obion County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the incident. The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office, Kenton Police Department, and Obion County Sheriff’s Office are actively investigating the incident, according to kfvs12.com. The Tennessee Bureau is an investigative law enforcement agency within the state of Tennessee.

The Gibson County Sheriff's Office has jurisdiction over both Gibson and Obion counties, as noted in Kenton's municipal profile. The Kenton Police Department's charter specifies it operates under the Mayor's authority and is responsible for city-wide law enforcement, according to MTAS documents.