In the Laurelton neighborhood of Queens, New York, a long-simmering family feud culminated in the tragic death of 66-year-old George Jacobs. On the morning of October 15, 2022, police responded to a call of a shooting at the single-family home where George resided with his elderly mother. Inside, they discovered him with three gunshot wounds to his chest.
Despite being rushed to Jamaica Hospital, he could not be saved.
The investigation swiftly identified the shooter as George's own brother, 73-year-old Jethro Jacobs. The two men had a history of acrimonious disputes. Jethro had traveled from his home in Virginia to visit their mother and attend a family funeral. An argument erupted between the brothers, escalating to the point of deadly violence.
Jethro Jacobs was taken into custody at the scene and subsequently arrested. He was charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon. During legal proceedings, his defense claimed that he acted in self-defense, alleging that George had brandished a knife during their altercation, prompting Jethro to use his legally owned. 357 handgun. This claim was part of the ongoing court proceedings. The case has left the community in shock, grappling with the violent outcome of a troubled sibling relationship.
