Man wanted for double homicide in Southeast Shelby County

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A “be on the lookout” has been issued for a man wanted for a double homicide that happened Monday morning in Southeast Shelby County.

Jaylan McCollins, 28, is considered to be armed and dangerous, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. He is described as a 5’9, 175-pound man.

This comes after two people were shot to death on July 1 in the 7600 block of Newfound Gap Road near East Shelby Drive in the Pinnacle Point neighborhood.

SCSO deputies say they responded to the scene around 5:15 a.m. where a woman was pronounced dead, and a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound.

The man was taken to Regional One Hospital in critical condition where he later died.

If you have seen or know the whereabouts of Jaylan McCollins, you are urged to call 901-222-5600.

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