January 25, 2024, marked a grisly day in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York, as a 34-year-old man and woman were found deceased in their apartment, both victims of gunshot wounds to the head.

The event unfolded in an apartment block at the crossing of 2nd Street and 5th Avenue, with authorities currently treating the case as a potential murder-suicide.

The deceased, identified as Jason Jackson, and his 34-year-old partner, were declared dead at the scene. The New York Police Department (NYPD) established that the couple was involved romantically.

Officials noted that Jackson’s wound appeared to be self-inflicted, an assumption supported by the discovery of a black handgun near his remains.

The gruesome discovery was initiated by concerned family members, who, after failing to establish contact with one of the deceased, enlisted the aid of a locksmith to access the apartment. What they found in the apartment was a chilling sight.

Jason Jackson, a chef, songwriter, and singer well-known within the community, was remembered by his brother, Foster Jackson, for his angelic voice. He described Jason as “a good kid and sweet boy, well-liked in the neighborhood.”

Jason’s childhood friend, Jerome, also expressed similar sentiments, expressing shock and grief over the sudden loss.

Jerome, a lifelong friend of Jason’s, remembered him as “a beautiful, handsome, and funny kid,” and reflected on the repercussions of this tragedy on the families involved and the Park Slope community.

NYPD officers and homicide detectives arrived later in the day to conduct an initial investigation but have not divulged further details to the press. 

The ongoing investigation continues to unfold as authorities seek to unravel the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.