Trouble’s Accused Killer Surrenders to Police

The person police say shot and killed Atlanta rapper Bother has surrendered to authorities.

Jamichael Jones, 33, was arrested early Tuesday morning (June 7), in line with a press release from the Rockdale County, Ga. Sheriff’s Workplace.

“On June 7, 2022, at roughly 1:00 am, Jamichael Jones was arrested in Clayton County, Ga, with out incident and brought into custody by the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Workplace for the connection to the capturing dying of Atlanta rapper Mariel Orr – also referred to as ‘Bother,’ on June 5, 2022,” the assertion reads. “Jamichael Jones agreed to show himself in and has been charged with Felony Homicide, Aggravated Assault, Dwelling Invasion, and Battery.”

Fox 5 Atlanta reviews that Jones’ mom helped police in his apprehension.

“The mom turned the son onto one in every of my sergeants, who started to speak to him and persuade Mr. Jones to show himself in,” Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levette mentioned.

Jones instructed deputies he’d meet them close to Southern Regional Medical Middle in Clayton County. Each Jones’ mom and deputies remained in touch with him all through the method.

“His mom was an enormous useful resource in serving to us apprehend him,” Levette mentioned. “No person wakes up within the morning wanting a foul consequence.”

Police have been on the hunt for Jones since Sunday (June 5), when he was accused of capturing and killing Bother, born Mariel Orr, on the Lake St. James Flats in Conyers, Ga. Based on authorities, Bother was visiting a feminine pal on the residence advanced round 3 a.m., when Jones arrived and received right into a “home” scenario with the girl who lived there. Jones invaded the house and allegedly shot Bother as soon as within the chest whereas within the residence. The rapper was found exterior by police, in line with Rockdale County Sherrif’s Workplace public data officer Jedidia Canty.

Condolences have rolled in for the slain rapper who was beloved by many. Def Jam, Bother’s dad or mum label by means of Mike WiLL Made-It’s Ear Drummers Data, issued a press release concerning the rapper’s dying on Sunday.

“Our ideas and prayers are with the kids, family members, and followers of Bother,” reads the caption of a publish that includes a photograph of the late ATL rapper. “A real voice for his metropolis and an inspiration to the group he proudly represented. RIP Scoob.”

Based on an Instagram account believed to belong to Jones, he works within the music trade. Nonetheless, two males didn’t know one another, authorities say.

Watch Jamichael Jones’ arrest beneath.