Photo of Jamichael Jones, man accused of shooting and killing Atlanta rapper Trouble on June 5, 2022. Published by: CBS46 ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 05: Rapper Trouble attends Starz "Power" ATL at Phipps Plaza AMC on January 05, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Starz)
Details about the circumstances surrounding the murder of Atlanta rapper Trouble are beginning to trickle out. The accused shooter Jamichael Jones is in police custody after surrendering in a hospital parking lot early Tuesday morning. Now, an arrest warrant obtained by CBS46 Atlanta reporter Tori Cooper is filling in the details many are curious about.
The state warrant revealed an investigative conversation with the female friend Trouble was visiting at the time of his death. She is only identified as Ms. Wiliams. As previously reported, Jedidia Canty, Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office’s public information officer, revealed the woman knew Jamichael, but Trouble did not. Therefore, the incident was labeled as “a domestic situation.” Turns out, Jamichael is the ex-boyfriend of Trouble’s female friend.
She told authorities that she ended a three-year romantic relationship with Jamichael “approximately a week ago,” per the warrant. Ms. Williams and Jamicahel “lived together at this residence” prior to the break-up.
The split allegedly took place inside of the woman’s car “somewhere in Clayton County.” Jamichael and Ms. Williams were “arguing with each other about him not having a job and not helping her pay the bills.” During the conversation, Jamichael allegedly punched Ms. Williams in the nose. She reacted by calling 911, but Jamichael left the vehicle and fled the scene. Ms. Williams then also left the scene without filing a police report “because Mr. Jones fled the scene.” She claims she hadn’t seen Jamicheal since that altercation.
On June 5, Jamichael forcibly entered Ms.Williams’ apartment while she and Trouble slept in her bed inside her bedroom.
“Upon processing the scene the front door of the apartment was forced open,” the warrant stated.
She said her ex-boyfriend woke her up by punching her in the face. Afterward, a fight broke out between Trouble and Jamichael. Ms. Williams said she began “to help” Trouble, but Jamichael pulled out a gun.
As previously reported, public information officer Jedidia shared during a press conference that Trouble was shot once in the chest. Deputies say they found the rapper laying on the floor when they arrived at the apartment.
On June 6, police obtained video footage of the car the accused shooter used to enter Lake St. James Apartments, per the warrant. He arrived at 3:14 a.m. and left the scene at 3:21 a.m. So, in under 10 minutes, Jamichael allegedly forced access to his previous living space, punched Ms. Williams, and killed Trouble before fleeing the scene.
A preliminary court hearing was set for June 15 by a judge hours after Jamichael surrendered. The suspect will remain behind bars until the next hearing given that the judge denied his bond. The 33-year-old is facing the following charges: felony murder, aggravated assault, battery, and home invasion.
This story is developing.
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