Kerrionta C. Tae Jones, a 19-year-old woman from Houston, Texas, tragically lost her life on April 10, 2021. She was the daughter of Cindy Cole and Kerry Jones, and the sister of Imani Cole, Karen DeJean, Breianna Davis, Dy'Shawn Cole, Lil Percy Cole, Rudolph Shelling Jr, and Justin Littles Jr. Kerrionta was shot and killed at an apartment complex in northwest Houston.
According to police reports, Kerrionta was caught in the crossfire of a dispute between two groups of men.
The incident occurred around 3:17 p.m. when Kerrionta was near the scene of the altercation. Although she was not directly involved in the dispute, she knew some of the people who were. The police initially detained two individuals but believe that multiple people were involved and are still searching for some of them.
The investigation revealed that Kerrionta was not carrying a weapon and was not fighting at the time of the shooting. The police have not yet determined who fired the bullet that killed her. The case remains under investigation, and authorities are continuing their search for additional suspects.
Kerrionta's family, including her mother and grandmother, were devastated by the news of her death. Her grandmother expressed her grief, stating that Kerrionta was a good child and questioning why such violence had taken her life. The family is seeking justice for Kerrionta and hoping for an end to the violence that has affected their lives.
The tragic death of Kerrionta C. Tae Jones highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Houston and the devastating impact it has on families and communities. The investigation into her death continues as authorities work to bring those responsible to justice.
