This afternoon, Clifford Jones Jr., a 35-year-old resident of Bell Road, turned himself in to authorities in connection to an outstanding homicide warrant. The warrant was issued following last Monday’s fatal physical assault of James Sutton at the intersection of South 5th and Russell Streets.
Jones was identified as the primary suspect during the investigation, which was substantiated by surveillance footage. The footage showed Jones visiting an auto store dressed in the same attire prior to the incident. Further surveillance captured Sutton being shoved to the ground during a physical altercation, resulting in fatal injuries.
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A judicial commissioner has set Jones’ bond at $40,000.
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15-Year-Old Arrested for School Threats
A 15-year-old student from James Lawson High School has been charged in Juvenile Court after making threats of mass violence on social media, specifically threatening a school shooting. The student was taken into custody at her home by the Rapid School Safety Team. The Metro Nashville Police Department stresses that such threats are taken seriously and will lead to prosecution.