Police described Kareem Ali Nadir Jones' behavior as “erratic,” and he was walking between vehicles, looking for a few children who had thrown rocks at his girlfriend's sister's car. Police said Jones did not comply with officers' commands to get on the ground, and he was shot and killed. He allegedly had a gun, although what precipitated the killing has not be released.
Victim's Name: Kareem Ali Nadir Jones
Agency Responsible: Columbus Division of Police
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: Black
Date of Death: July 7, 2017
County: Franklin
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: undetermined
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 2765
Geography: Urban