3 arrested in connection to deadly shooting of homeowner who confronted suspects
Nov 21, 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Three men were arrested in connection to the shooting death of a southeast Shelby County homeowner who was killed while confronting suspected car burglars.
Xavier King, Tedairious Willis, and Jakarius Ishmon were taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with Accessory After the Fact, Fabricating/Tampering With Evidence, and Arson after they were caught lighting a stolen car on fire.
But, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office says more charges are to come in connection to a homicide that took place the same day the car was set ablaze.
Left to right: Xavier King, Tredairious Willis, Jakarius Ishmon (Photos courtesy of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office)
According to reports, deputies executed search warrants at homes in the 1700 block of Keltner and the 4200 block of Ceadertree. King, Willis, and Ishmon were found at one of the homes.
Homeowner shot to death after confronting suspected burglars: SCSO
Detectives identified the three men from video footage from a BP Gas Station on Third Street. King and Willis were seen filling a gas can at the station on October 21 at around 7:45 p.m.
Fifteen minutes later, they were seen in the 1900 block of Indian Village Road dropping off a stolen white Honda Accord and setting it on fire. They then fled the scene in a Hyundai Sonata.
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Police say the three suspects were taken into custody and admitted to taking the stolen car to the park and setting it on fire.
Detectives found that the car had been used by the suspects in the killing of Fernando Jones on the same day. Additional charges are expected for the homicide.
This photo was released by police following the deadly shooting. A BOLO was issued for a white Honda Accord that detectives believed was near the scene at the time of the shooting. (Courtesy of the MPD)
Jones was a homeowner in southeast Shelby County who was shot to death at his home after he opened his front door and yelled at suspects who were trying to break into his car.
Bonds for King, Willis, and Ishom have not been set. They are scheduled to appear in court on Friday morning.