Three men—Xavier King, Tredairious Willis, and Jakarius Ishmon—were arrested in connection with a recent tragic event that involved the murder of a homeowner after confronting suspected auto burglars. They are being charged with accessory after the fact, arson, and tampering with evidence, according to a report by Action News 5.
Following the death of 48-year-old Fernando Jones on October 21, the investigation began when police discovered surveillance footage showing the three of them buying gas soon after Jones confronted the burglars outside his house, as reported by WREG. The stolen white Honda used in the crime was later discovered burning, and the suspects had left the scene in another car.
The legal proceedings against King, Willis, and Ishmon are still ongoing despite the arrests made on November 20. According to Action News 5, the men’s admissions of setting the stolen car on fire at a nearby park are now part of the evidentiary narrative, and more charges in connection with the murder are expected.
The community and Jones’ family await further developments in a case that tore through the peace of their neighborhood, as the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office indicates that more charges are anticipated. The three are still being held on unset bond after Jones was shot after he yelled at the suspects trying to break into his car, a scene that evokes both grief and disbelief, as described by the Citizen Tribune.
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