Deputies were called to a home at about 9:30 p.m. Allon Jones allegedly was in the home and had three potential hostages. Two people left the home, but the third was unable to leave because of medical reasons. Jones allegedly walked out of the home with a gun and pointed it in the direction of officers who shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Allon Jones
Agency Responsible: Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 6, 2019
County: Rutherford
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4482
Geography: Suburban