— Update Dec. 12, 2025 at 5:17 p.m. —
Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow said via written update:
“As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old juvenile has been arrested in connection with this incident. The juvenile is currently being held at a Juvenile Detention Facility pending court proceedings. Due to the age of the individual, no further identifying information will be released at this time.
“The Henderson Police Department continues to actively and diligently investigate this case, which remains ongoing.”
— Press Release from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow — Dec. 11, 2025 at 4:05 p.m.
On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at approximately 1:00 PM, officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the 600 block of High Street in reference to a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a single victim, identified as Jason Roberts, age 19, of Henderson, who was suffering from a single gunshot wound.
Roberts was transported to a local medical facility for emergency treatment. Despite the immediate and life-saving efforts of an undisclosed citizen, and medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries.
The Henderson Police Department is actively and diligently investigating this incident. The cooperation of community members has been greatly appreciated and has already proven helpful; however, investigators continue to seek additional information to bring resolution to this case.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925 or through the P3 Tips app. You may also contact the Henderson Police Department directly at 252-438-4141 or provide information through our official Facebook or Instagram pages. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for substantial information that assists in solving this case.
Marcus W. Barrow
Chief of Police
Henderson Police Department
