We have more news on the arrest of a murder suspect out of Memphis that took place in Murfreesboro during the first week of October.

Reports from indicate the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) received credible information that 1st degree murder suspect, 19-year-old DeAndre Jones of Memphis, Tennessee was at the Knights Inn on South Church Street in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

A search warrant was obtained for Jones's room and Troopers with THP's Special Operations Unit were activated out of precaution to serve the felony warrant. Before Special Operations could arrive, two subjects exited the room and were taken into custody along with three other individuals still in the room, which included Jones. A search of the room produced a loaded .380 handgun, two ounces of marijuana, and scales.

We have since learned that the main suspect who was accused of First Degree Murder is still being held behind bars in the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center.

The following people were arrested with Jones:

• 19-year-old DeAndre Jones of Memphis- 1st degree murder, possession of unlawful weapon with intent, possession of schedule VI felony, possession of drug paraphernalia.

• 20-year-old Lawrence Dunlap of Memphis- Possession of unlawful weapon with intent, possession of schedule VI felony, possession of drug paraphernalia.

• 19-year-old Torrence Dunlap of Memphis- Possession of unlawful weapon with intent, possession of schedule VI felony, possession of drug paraphernalia.

• 18-year-old Craige Strickland of Memphis- Possession of unlawful weapon with intent, possession of schedule VI felony, possession of drug paraphernalia.

• 19-year-old Michael Jones of Memphis- Possession of unlawful weapon with intent, possession of schedule VI felony, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Agencies Involved:

The THP reports the arrest was a collaborative effort by Tennessee Highway Patrol's Nashville District, Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Interdiction Plus, Aviation and Special Operations Unit along with the Murfreesboro Police Department, and Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. All five subjects are being held in the Rutherford County Jail.