In the early hours of a Monday in Memphis, Tennessee, the life of Andre Jones Sr., a 46-year-old African American man, was brought to an abrupt and violent end. On June 27, 2016, as he was preparing to leave his home in the Northwood Hills neighborhood for his job as a Shelby County Vector Control employee, the power to his house was suddenly cut. When Mr. Jones went outside to investigate the outage at his residence on Longtree Street, he was ambushed.
A struggle ensued with at least two individuals who were reportedly attempting to burglarize his home. During the confrontation, Mr. Jones was shot. Despite his injuries, he tried to reach a neighbor's house for help but ultimately succumbed to the gunshot wounds. Investigators believe the power was intentionally cut to disable any security systems, a tactic that had been used in other burglaries in the area. They have described the tragic event as a robbery that turned fatal.
Mr. Jones was known in his community as a kind-hearted man and a deacon at the Dwelling Place Church in Raleigh. He was engaged to be married at the time of his death. In the years following the incident, his family has continued to seek answers and closure. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office has investigated the homicide, but the case has grown cold. The suspects responsible for the death of Andre Jones Sr. have not been identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with his murder. Authorities have asked for the public's help, urging anyone with information to come forward.
