Jury Finds Man Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in 2018 Shooting

Shelby County-TN—Today, a jury found Keylone Jones guilty of Second Degree Murder for his involvement in a 2018 shooting. Jones, a juvenile then, had his case later transferred to adult court.  

The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, when Memphis Police Officers responded to an aggravated assault at 542 Jacklyn Ave. Upon arrival, officers found Michael Hawkins suffering from gunshot wounds. Hawkins was transported in critical condition to Regional One Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Through a thorough police investigation, Keylon Jones, known as "Nu Nu," was identified as a suspect. Jones was apprehended and brought into the Homicide office the following day. During questioning, he admitted to planning and participating in the shooting alongside two other juvenile defendants. Jones revealed that the shooting was an act of retaliation against a male who had allegedly shot at him the week prior. He confessed that he and his co-defendants approached the victim and fired multiple shots, resulting in Hawkins' fatal injuries.

Sentencing for Jones is forthcoming.