-Press Release, Henderson Police Department
On May 12, 2018, around 10:38 p.m., there was an argument in the 200 Block of Gary Street, Henderson that resulted in gunfire. Officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the area and found Jaylin Jones, 25, of Macon, NC suffering from a gunshot wound. Jaylin Jones succumbed to his injuries.
During the course of the investigation, a suspect was developed and the following individuals were arrested and charged with the murder of Jaylin Jones:
Scottie Lee Bates II, 21, of Stagecoach Road, Henderson
Scottie Lee Bates, 59, of Sims Ave, Henderson
Both individuals received no bond pending a court hearing on May 14, 2018.
The Henderson Police Department is appreciative of individuals in the community that provided information that led to the arrest of the alleged offenders in this case.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow