Crime & Safety
1 Arrested, 1 At-Large In Beating Death Of Homeless Man
A man beaten on a downtown Nashville street May 2 died this week from his injuries; police are looking for one of his alleged assailants.
NASHVILLE, TN -- A 54-year-old Nashville man who was homeless died this week after two weeks in the hospital following a vicious beating on a downtown street May 2. Metro Police say they have arrested one man in connection with the murder but are still looking for another.
On the morning of May 2, Alfred Jenkins was with Gerold Askew, 52, and Derrick Asbury, 50, and began to fight with Askew near the intersection of Lincoln and Lafayette, according to detectives. Asbury reportedly told investigators he jumped into the fight and began hitting Jenkins with a stick. Police believe that Askew then kicked Jenkins when he was on the ground.
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Jenkins died at Vanderbilt University Medical Center this week and Asbury was arrested and charged with criminal homicide. Police have a warrant for criminal homicide for Askew (above, at left) but have been unable to locate him.
Anyone with knowledge of Askew's whereabouts is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 615-794-4000.
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Photos via Metro Nashville Police Department
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