SMITHFIELD, Va. — Smithfield police said a "tragic incident" is now being investigated as a double homicide, after two people were found dead at an apartment complex on Tuesday.
The investigation began when police got a report of a suspicious circumstance in the 700 block of Wrenn Road, which is where Jersey Park Apartments are located.
When police officers got there, two people were found dead. On Thursday police identified the victims as Kyonne Edwards and A'shoneya Williams of Smithfield.
Investigators said both victims had been shot to death. The Smithfield Police Department is treating the case as a double homicide.
The police department said it is working to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and explore every lead to figure out what happened, adding that Virginia State Police (VSP) is also involved in the investigation.
"Our heartfelt condolences go out to their families and friends as they mourn the loss of their loved ones," Smithfield police said in an updated news release on Thursday.
Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-562-5887 or online using P3 Tips.