Full Breakdown
Inver Grove Heights Double Murder-Suicide
9/2/2026, 1:12:05 AM
Incident Overview
Police responded to a welfare-check call on Sunday at a residence on the 3200 block of 78th Street East in Inver Grove Heights. Officers found three individuals deceased inside the home. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victims as 43-year-old Jamie Lee Charles, 22-year-old Jaymison Samuel Shaw, and 19-year-old Willie Samuel Shaw Jr. Preliminary findings indicate the incident was a double-murder-suicide, with Jaymison Shaw identified as the suspect who allegedly killed Charles and his younger brother before taking his own life. Authorities said the event was contained within the residence and posed no threat to the public.
Official Statements & Responses
Police Chief Melissa Chiodo released a statement acknowledging the “profound grief” the tragedy has caused the community and urging residents to respect the privacy of those affected. She highlighted the emotional impact on first-responders and pledged departmental support for officers, dispatchers, and emergency personnel involved in the response. The department also shared a list of suicide-prevention and mental-health resources, encouraging anyone at risk to seek help through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommendations.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This is a deeply tragic and heartbreaking event, and the Inver Grove Heights Police Department recognizes the profound grief this incident has caused for the community, especially for the family and loved ones of those involved. We ask the community to give those impacted by this tragedy the privacy, care and assistance they need in the days and weeks ahead,” — Police Chief Melissa Chiodo
Data & Statistics
- Victims: Jamie Lee Charles, Jaymison Samuel Shaw, Willie Samuel Shaw Jr. (19)
- Location: 3200 block of 78th Street East, Inver Grove Heights
- Investigation status: Ongoing; motive and events leading up to the incident remain under investigation.
