UPDATE: The Fox News story has been removed from the website.

In a new development in the story of Jay Reatard's tragic death, the local Memphis Fox affiliate reports that Memphis police are investigating Reatard's death as a homicide. Police were called to Reatard's house at 3:30 a.m. yesterday morning, where they found the garage rocker dead.

According to Fox, police are now searching for a possible suspect and asking the public to come forward with any information. Tips can be submitted via phone at (901) 528-2247 or at 528cash.org. They're offering a reward of up to $1000 for any information that results in an arrest.

(Thanks to RMike in Fort Wayne for the tip.)