Meridian, Mississippi – The Meridian Police Department is urging the community to assist in providing any information that may aid investigators in solving a double homicide case.
During a press conference on Friday, Police Chief Deborah Naylor Young revealed that officers had responded to a potential home invasion call just after 6 p.m. on Thursday. Upon arrival, they discovered the bodies of Miles Herrington, aged 97, and his wife, Ina Herrington, aged 94, both deceased with multiple injuries.
“The violent crime unit of the Meridian Police Department has been activated to collect all evidence and gather further information to progress with the investigation,” stated Chief Deborah Naylor Young during the press conference.
Autopsies have been scheduled for both victims to provide valuable insights for the ongoing investigation. Chief Young extended condolences and sympathies to the families affected by this tragic and violent incident.
Chief Young emphasized the active engagement of the MPD in the investigation, with law enforcement officials diligently working to unravel the circumstances of the case and identify any suspects involved. She assured the community that this appears to be an isolated incident and not part of a larger pattern of violence.
Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, limited details can be disclosed at this time. Chief Young assured the public that more information will be shared as soon as it becomes available.
Individuals with any information related to the incident are encouraged to contact the Meridian Police Department at 601-485-1893.