An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of two men Wednesday (1/11/17), each charged in connection with a New Year's Day homicide in Nolensville.

At the request of 21st District Attorney General Kim Helper, on January 1st, TBI Special Agents joined the Nolensville Police Department in investigating a homicide that occurred that night at 9849 Sam Donald Road. The victim, 43 year old Robert Ward was shot and killed inside of his residence. A 10-year-old child was also inside the home at the time the incident occurred, but was not injured. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information that Miles Richardson Holt, of Franklin, and Jonathon Kyle Elliott, of Antioch, were the individuals responsible for the death of Mr. Ward.

On Wednesday, TBI Special Agents arrested 18 year old Holt and 20 year old Elliott and charged each man with one count of Criminal Homicide. Holt and Elliott were booked into the Williamson County Jail. Holt's bond was set at $750,000. Elliott's bond was set at $850,000.