INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The family of Britney Long is facing a difficult week as they mourn her passing just four days after she was shot in the head by her boyfriend, Jomal Tyler. The tragic incident has left Long’s family in shock and seeking justice for her death.
According to court records, Tyler claimed the gun accidentally went off when he grabbed it to check on a commotion while Long was lying in bed. He also admitted to snorting cocaine and drinking alcohol the night of the shooting. Tyler has been charged with criminal recklessness.
Long’s family revealed that Britney had been in an abusive relationship with Tyler for years. Her father, Derrick Jackson, expressed his concern to Tyler in the past, warning him to fix the relationship or let it go before something tragic happened.
Despite their emotional turmoil, Long’s family expressed frustration that the prosecutor’s office did not reach out to them for information about the abusive relationship leading up to the shooting. The family believes that the lack of communication could potentially be seen as the office justifying Tyler’s actions.
Tyler is currently being held at the Marion County Jail on a $2,000 cash bond, prompting Long’s family to criticize the justice system for what they perceive as a lack of severity in the punishment for their daughter’s death. They are committed to continuing their fight for justice for Britney and her children.
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that the case is still under investigation, and Tyler is scheduled to appear in court again on Tuesday morning. The family hopes to see a fair and just outcome for Britney’s tragic and untimely death.
Tyler’s mother, India Eavis, maintains her son’s innocence, claiming that he loved Britney and that the shooting was an accident. Despite these claims, the family seeks closure and justice for Britney Long and her children.