Detroit police are investigating the deaths of a husband and wife found shot inside their home on the city’s east side on Sunday, November 8. Family members identified the woman as Jazzmere “Jazz” Carter, 42, a mother of two who owned the home on Bedford Street. Police say the couple had recently married and describe the incident as isolated. The man’s name has not been released, no arrests have been announced, and police have not said what led to the shooting.
The Detroit husband and wife found dead on Sunday were discovered during what began as a routine check on a home. Police say officers arrived at the house in the 5000 block of Bedford Street and found a man and a woman dead inside from gunshot wounds.
What Police Have Said
Detroit police say they received a call around 12:40 p.m. Sunday for a welfare check at the home. When officers went inside, they found the two victims. Investigators say their inquiry so far shows the two were recently married.
Police say they are speaking with both families to gather information and that the incident “appears to be an isolated incident.” Police have said more information would be released soon.
Authorities have not publicly said who fired the shots or what led to the deaths. They have not announced a suspect, and the identities and ages of both people had not been released by police at the time of the initial reports. It has also not been reported who asked for the welfare check or why.
Family Remembers Jazzmere “Jazz” Carter
Relatives told Local 4 that the woman was Jazzmere, known as “Jazz,” and that she was 42 and a mother of two. Family members gathered at the home on Sunday.
Her cousin, Jereice Lejeune, described a woman who was independent and well loved. “She’s been living over here forever,” he said. “She bought that home on her own. She traveled a lot. Loved riding her bike and enjoying her time with her kids and now this has ended in a sad way.”
Lejeune said she was caring and generous. “She was a beautiful spirit,” he said. “Kind. If you need a helping hand, you need help with someone, she’ll be right there, come to all of your events, bring gifts, the laughs.”
He said the news has left her family stunned. “It’s a tremendous loss because it is unexpected,” Lejeune said. “Nobody expected something like this for a 42-year-old woman, for this to happen to them.”
The Marriage
Family members told Local 4 the couple married earlier this year. Lejeune said the marriage was recent, “Short time, maybe a year ago,” and added that he did not know much about it. Local 4 said it was unable to speak with the man’s family.
What We Don’t Yet Know
Many questions remain. Police have not said whether anyone else was involved or whether they are looking for a suspect. Investigators have also not described how the investigation will proceed or whether a medical examiner’s findings will be released soon.
Because the circumstances are still under investigation, it would be premature to draw conclusions about what happened inside the home.
Support for Those Affected
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are experiencing domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-7233, or by texting START to 88788. In an emergency, call 911.
What Comes Next
Detroit police say they will release additional information as the investigation continues. This story will be updated as more details become available.
