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Accused Murderer Surrenders To Police

Posted at 6:39 PM, Nov 29, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-29 19:39:48-05

The man accused of a murder at James Cayce Homes surrendered to police.

Metro Nashville Police officials said fugitive 40-year-old Shanon Pleasant surrendered to officers at the East Precinct Wednesday evening.

Pleasant allegedly shot and killed 39-year-old Horace Whitley in an apartment on S. 8th Court in the James Cayce public housing development.  

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The investigation showed that after the shooting, Whitley’s body was dragged to a nearby woodline, where it was later discovered.

Pleasant was arrested and booked into jail on a charge of criminal homicide.

Anassadi Henderson, 23, was arrested on Monday as an accomplice.