Posted on 05/10/2024 12:53:45 PM PDT by TheDon
WELLINGTON, Fla. — A suspect accused of fatally shooting a Wellington couple on Saturday confessed to killing them over a dispute related to a basketball hoop, deputies said.
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As they were conversing, "at no point during this encounter" was Taylor Jones recorded being aggressive or threatening, detectives said.
However, investigators said the video showed Scott "was clearly upset and appeared to be yelling at Taylor Jones" while both appeared to be looking and pointing toward the basketball hoop that rested between both homes.
A short time later the affidavit said Scott reached into his right side and retrieved a handgun. Taylor Jones backed away with both hands raised, but Scott continued to follow him while pointing the handgun at the victim.
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As Taylor Jones began stumbling backward, detectives said Scott fired about three to four shots. As Taylor Scott was falling to the ground and lying on his back, investigators said Scott continued shooting.
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While standing near a sidewalk, the affidavit said Scott then turned the handgun on Tara Jones and shot her while she was on her property.
The affidavit said the video showed Tara Jones retreating backward as Scott advanced toward her with the handgun.
After shooting her, detectives said Scott turned and began walking back to his home. While passing Taylor Jones, who was lying on the ground, Scott preceded to shoot him two additional times, according to the arrest report.
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4 young children are now orphans.
WE all know white men can not jump.
I am dying to know the motive. duing.
Don’t ever get into an argument with a black neighbor if you don’t have your own gun. And you have to know he thinks it is no big thing to kill white people and stray dogs.
i believe it is black on black
the jones couple were black also
Savage.
This is one more reason I don’t have neighbours.
I would be astonished if a white guy was retarded enough to argue with anyone — of any race or ethnicity — over basketball.
Future first round draft pic for the Florida Prison League.
“ the jones couple were black also”
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Hardly. Why would you even say that without knowing.
For everyone, here is a place to donate to the 4 children.
A Legacy of Love: Supporting the Jones Family
https://www.gofundme.com/f/yf28q-a-legacy-of-love-supporting-the-jones-family?utm_campaign
Maybe the melanin came out of his skin tissue in one horrific gesture and grabbed the gun, shooting the victim without remorse.
Thank you.
there was a linked article with their picture
How did I guess???
Maybe you can play basketball in prison where you belong
>> the jones couple were black also
“Basketball Jones” was just a cheech ‘n chong song.
No parallel to this situation.
See: Scott Adams.
You must be colorblind - check the pics he went tribal on those white people
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