CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – As part of a new effort by the local Crime Stoppers organization, the Clarksville Police Department is seeking information from the public about a cold case murder.
The case involves the January 4, 2016 shooting death of James Brown, AKA “JL Bey.”
The preliminary investigation has shown that unknown assailant(s) knocked on the front door of the residence shortly before 8 p.m. Brown exited his residence and could be heard by occupants of the home having a conversation with the unknown person(s). Area residents reported hearing numerous gunshots.
Brown stumbled back into the residence and died from his injuries.
A black male wearing an orange shirt with short braids was seen running from the residence and entering a sedan that fled from the scene. During the time frame of the homicide two vehicles were seen on video and are believed to have been involved in the homicide in some manner.
Investigators are seeking the identity of the owners of these vehicles. One of the vehicles is a single cab, long bed, 90s model truck believed to be a Chevrolet or GMC that appears to be dark in color with chrome bed rails and mirrors. The other vehicle is only identified as a dark colored sedan.
If anyone has any information regarding the death of James Brown, aka, “JL Bey”, please contact Detective Mike Ulrey at 931-648-0656 ext. 5483 or Crime Stoppers at 931-645-TIPS (8477).