Mobile Police Investigate Double Homicide on Delaware Street

Mobile police are investigating a double homicide after two people were found dead at a residence in the 900 block of Delaware Street on Friday night.

According to the Mobile Police Department, officers were dispatched to the home around 9:09 p.m. following a report of a person down inside the residence. When officers arrived and entered the house, they found 34-year-old Atteba Nettles dead inside.

As officers continued to process the scene, they discovered a second victim, 45-year-old Bryant Washington, in the backyard of the same property. Washington was also pronounced dead at the scene.

Mobile Police Public Information Officer Terence Perkins confirmed that the department’s investigation into the deaths is ongoing. Officials have not released additional details about a possible motive, suspects, or the relationship, if any, between the two victims and whoever may be responsible.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted directly to the Mobile Police Department at (251) 208-7211.