Jaylon Carroll Death; 22-Year-Old Dies In Suffolk Shooting And Fatal Car Crash

Posted by Martina Birk on Wednesday, May 8, 2024

In a tragic incident, a 22-year-old man lost his life on Thursday evening in Suffolk. According to authorities, the young man was shot and subsequently crashed his vehicle, leading to his untimely demise. In a recent development, the victim has been identified as Jaylon Carroll, a resident hailing from Suffolk.

The investigation was initiated at approximately 8:45 p.m. following a report received by dispatchers regarding shots being fired in the 1500 block of Freeney Avenue. Upon arrival, police officers discovered multiple shell casings strewn across the roadway. According to reports, there was no damage to any property.

At approximately 9:15 p.m., dispatchers received a report regarding a vehicle crash in the 1900 block of East Washington Street, located within a distance of less than half a mile from the previously reported shots fired incident.

According to city officials, a vehicle veered off the road and became engulfed in flames in close proximity to a residential property. Upon the arrival of officers, their immediate focus was to assist the driver, Carroll, while simultaneously coordinating efforts to evacuate the house. However, it was discovered that no individuals were present within the premises. The fire has been successfully extinguished.

In a tragic turn of events, Carroll was discovered to have sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was tragically pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision.

The Suffolk Police Department has refrained from disclosing the factors that precipitated the shooting or the subsequent crash. According to official sources, there is currently no available information regarding any potential suspects in the ongoing investigation.

Authorities are urging individuals who possess any relevant information regarding the incident to contact the Crime Line at 1-888-562-5887 or provide a tip through the P3 Tips platform.

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