An arrest has been made in a double homicide that occurred on October 1, 2022 at a residence in the 100 building at The Park at Hoover apartment complex.

At 7:52 A.M., the Hoover 911 center received a call from an individual who stated they discovered two people possibly deceased inside a residence.

Officers responded and found two female Victims that appeared to have been shot. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene by Hoover Fire-medics.

Detectives began an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this case and believe the victims were specifically targeted.

The victims have been identified by the Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office as Lauren Anne White, 39 years old, of Hoover, Alabama, and Blakeley Meachelle Nelson, 24 years old, of Hoover, Alabama.

Detectives were quickly able to develop a suspect who was determined to be an acquaintance of both victims. Hoover detectives took him into custody in the 9300 block of Highway 119 in Alabaster at approximately 3:30 PM on October 1st.

He is currently being held in the Hoover City Jail and will be transferred to the Jefferson County Jail later today. The investigation into this case remains ongoing. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call Detective Kevin Morris at 205-444-7615. If you wish to remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward, you are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at 205-254-7777.