Murder suspect arrested after traffic stop for running red light

Police said Kejuan Jordan-Cole is a suspect in a shooting on July 4 at the Overlook Apartments.
Another man has been arrested in connection to a July 4 homicide.
By Chuck MorrisPublished: Apr. 28, 2024 at 7:17 PM CDT|Updated: Apr. 29, 2024 at 4:13 AM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedIn

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man wanted for a July 4, 2023, homicide at a Nashville apartment complex has been arrested.

Metro Nashville Police said Kejuan Jordan-Cole was arrested on Sunday morning after he ran a red light at the intersection of 12th Avenue South and Deford Bailey Avenue. Midtown Precinct officers initiated a traffic stop on the 2020 Nissan Altima Jordan-Cole was driving. He stopped, bailed out of the car, and took off running. He was captured after a foot chase and officers found he had an outstanding criminal homicide warrant.

Police had identified Jordan-Cole, 22, as one of the suspects in the July 4 shooting of Christopher Harris, 27, at the Overlook Apartments.

Police said a group of seven men opened fire on Harris, striking him multiple times. More than 100 shots were fired in the shooting.

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Jordan-Cole was identified as a suspect in the shooting in August. At the time, two teens, ages 16 and 17, were taken into custody shortly after the shooting and charged in juvenile court. A 23-year-old man, who police did not identify, was also arrested. Kentrell Baugh, 16, was arrested in September.

Court records show Deandre Jordan has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting. His arraignment hearing is scheduled for June 5.

Robterrius Clack has been charged with accessory after the fact, according to court records.

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