BOLIVAR, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has stepped in to assist with a double homicide investigation in Bolivar, Tennessee, after three violent deaths occurred in the small town within a 24-hour period. Bolivar, the county seat of Hardeman County, is reeling from the tragic loss of lives in a community of around 5,000 residents.
The Mayor of Bolivar, Julian A. McTizic, expressed the community’s shock and grief, calling the violence a senseless act. He reassured the public of the city’s commitment to seeking justice for the families affected by the tragedy.
According to TBI, the double homicide took place on Johnson Street in Bolivar, where two men were fatally shot. As the investigation unfolds, details about the circumstances leading to the shooting are still unknown.
In a separate development, TBI confirmed their involvement in a third death in the 100 block of Oak Street, which has not been declared a homicide. The agency clarified that this is a distinct investigation from the double homicide on Johnson Street, and both cases remain active and ongoing.
The community response to the violence has been one of mourning, prayer, and a plea for peace. Citizens and neighboring town officials have taken to social media to express their condolences and call for an end to the senseless violence.
As investigations continue, authorities urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing closure to the affected families and the community as a whole. The TBI has provided a hotline and email for individuals to provide tips and information related to the ongoing investigations.