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UPDATE Leon Co. deputies investigating death at Mandrell Court home

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Update: Death Investigation of Jessica Shelly Continues

Leon County Sheriff’s Detectives continue the investigation into the death of Jessica Shelly. An autopsy

has confirmed that Shelly died as the result of a gunshot wound. All persons involved with this

investigation have been identified, interviewed and are cooperating with detectives to determine the

circumstances which led to the death of Shelly. Detectives have collected physical evidence which has

been submitted to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for forensic analysis.

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At 3:33 am, on Thursday, June 20, 2013, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2000 block

of Mandrell Court in reference to a disturbance. When deputies arrived they discovered the body of 38

year-old Jessica Shelly inside the residence. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit and the Crime

Scene Unit responded to the scene, canvassed the neighborhood, conducted interviews and collected

physical evidence.

The investigation into Shelly’s death is continuing. LCSO has conducted interviews with multiple

persons in this investigation and is continuing to collect and process physical evidence. An autopsy is

scheduled for Friday, June 21, 2013.

LEON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE

LEON CO., Fla. --At 3:33 am, on Thursday, June 20, 2013, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2000 block of Mandrell Court in reference to a disturbance. When deputies arrived they discovered the body of 38 year old Jessica Shelly inside the residence. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit and the CrimeScene Unit responded to the scene, canvassed the neighborhood, conducted interviews and collected physical evidence.

The investigation into Shelly’s death is continuing. LCSO has conducted interviews with multiple persons in this investigation and is continuing to collect and process physical evidence. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday, June 21, 2013.

This investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional information will be released when available.