On the evening of March 31, 2020, in Jackson, Tennessee, 21-year-old Kortez Kentrell Waller, a Black male, was fatally shot in a double homicide that also claimed the life of 22-year-old Kordell Bass. The shooting occurred on Breezewood Cove near Old Hickory Boulevard.
Officers from the Jackson Police Department were dispatched to the scene at approximately 8:55 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered both Waller and Bass suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency Medical Services transported both men to a local hospital, but they succumbed to their injuries.
The Jackson Police Department launched a double homicide investigation into the tragic incident. Despite their efforts, no suspects were immediately identified, and the case has remained open. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation and have actively sought information that could lead to arrests. The case has deeply affected the community, and the search for justice for Kortez Kentrell Waller and Kordell Bass continues.
