Charlotte, North Carolina – Authorities have made a third arrest in connection with the tragic death of Kennedi Aniyah Flora Jones, a 19-year-old woman who was found injured in a car that had crashed down an embankment near Shamrock Drive on Christmas night. Sadly, Jones succumbed to her injuries after being rushed to a local hospital.
The initial arrest in the case took place on December 31, with 21-year-old Dreshon Moreno facing charges of murder and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. A week later, on January 7, 2025, 24-year-old James Ashley Mason was also charged with murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon.
The latest suspect to be apprehended is 18-year-old Zion Lamont Jennings, who was arrested in Winston Salem on Tuesday, January 28. He now faces charges of murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon in relation to Jones’ tragic death.
Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation. Those wishing to provide information can reach out to the Homicide Unit detective at 704-432-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or visiting the website charlottecrimestoppers.com.
The community continues to mourn the loss of Kennedi Aniyah Flora Jones and hopes that justice will be served for her senseless death. The arrests of the three suspects bring some closure to her loved ones, but the investigation into the circumstances surrounding her tragic passing is ongoing.