Credit: Columbia Police Department
A woman in Columbia, Tennessee, has been charged with murder after authorities say she shot and killed a 20-year-old woman during an altercation.
Chaisty Dawn Jones, 35, has been accused of shooting Clarissa Hernandez Keiser during an argument on Tuesday evening. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow
Following You ll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications.
According to a police report obtained by the Daily Herald, Jones arrived at Keiser s home at approximately 8 p.m. The two women began to argue, and the confrontation eventually became physical.
The report alleges that Jones brandished a handgun. She allegedly fired a shot that struck and killed Keiser.
The Daily Herald
The Columbia Police Department is investigating a Tuesday evening shooting that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old woman.
Lt. Jeremy Haywood confirmed that Clarissa Hernandez Keiser, 22, was found dead by responding officers at Academy Court in Columbia. Police identified the suspected shooter as Chaisty Dawn Jones, 35.
Haywood said Jones, who was transported by helicopter to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with injuries she sustained during the confrontation, will be arrested following her release from receiving medical treatment.
Records held by the Maury County Sheriff s Department indicate Jones was previously arrested for simple possession of cocaine, violating her terms of probation on earlier charges stemming from an incident that occurred outside the county.
Woman killed in Columbia shooting; suspect charged with murder
Columbia Police Department
and last updated 2021-03-10 16:16:02-05
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WTVF) â Columbia Police charged a woman with murder after she allegedly shot and killed a 20-year-old woman in Columbia.
Police say 35-year-old Chaisty Dawn Johnes shot and killed 20-year-old Clarissa Hernandez Keiser after an altercation on Academy Court around 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Photo: Columbia Police Dept.
Photo: Columbia Police Dept.
Officers found Keiser when they got to the scene. Jones was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Police charged Jones with first-degree murder and other additional charges that were not released. She will be arrested after she is released from the hospital.