Ninth Arrest Over Southampton Murder

Police investigating the shooting of Jahmel Jones have arrested another man.

A 21-year-old man was arrested in London on suspicion of murder on Friday 26th April 2013 and is the ninth person to be arrested.

A 22-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of murder and a 34-year-old woman, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender were bailed until June. A 20-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody.

23 year old Jahmel Jones was found with a gunshot wound at a property in St. Marys Street on Saturday 20th April, he died later in hospital.

A 36 year old woman and three men aged 41,21 and 18, all from Southampton, have been bailed until the 11th of June.

A 21 year old woman arrested in connection with the murder was previously released on bail for further inquiries.

Police are appealimg for information about the shooting and for anyone who knows the whereabouts of those involved. Anyone with information can call the Operation Emetic team at Southampton Central police station on 101 or the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111