In the Hickory Hill neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, the life of 38-year-old Cortez D. Jones was tragically cut short on January 13, 2019. In a brazen act of violence, his home was riddled with nearly 100 bullets. Despite being wounded in the assault, Jones's immediate concern was for the safety of his family members who were also in the house: his sister, his mother, his 2-year-old nephew, and his 15-year-old niece.
His niece also sustained injuries during the relentless attack.
The brazen and violent nature of the shooting prompted a significant investigation and a manhunt for those responsible. Despite these efforts, the individuals who carried out the shooting have not been apprehended. The case has grown cold, leaving a family searching for answers and justice.
During the investigation, a possible lead emerged involving a man named Donald Jones. According to testimony from Memphis Police Department Sergeant David Parks, Donald Jones reportedly believed that he and Cortez were being set up. A key piece of evidence, Donald Jones's cell phone, was discovered near the front door of Cortez's home. However, this lead has not yet resulted in an arrest or the resolution of the case. The investigation into the murder of Cortez D. Jones remains open, and his family continues to hope that those responsible for his death will one day be brought to justice.
