SHOOTING INVESTIGATION: 8000 BLOCK OF EAST 5TH AVENUE

SHOOTING INVESTIGATION: 8000 Block of East 5th Avenue

APD CASE: 26-19179

DATE/TIME OF INCIDENT: July 21, 2026 1:12 AM 

CURRENT STATUS: Initial Report 

NARRATIVE: On July 21, 2026, at approximately 1:12 am, officers responded to the 8000 block of East 5th Avenue for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located two male adults inside of a residence with gunshot wounds to their upper bodies. They are identified as Spencer King, 47 and Tajuan Jamestown, 19. Both were pronounced deceased by medics at the scene. Detectives have contacted everyone believed to be involved in this investigation and are not looking for anyone at this time. This is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no public safety threat. Next-of-Kin notification prodecures are complete.