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Suspect in North Carolina shooting found in Northeast Florida one day later

Police say Tahmeer Jones is accused of a homicide in Harnett County, North Carolina. He was found in St. Johns County early Monday morning.
Credit: SJCSO
Tahmeer Mykail Jones was captured in St. Johns County after he fled from a shooting in Harnett County, North Carolina.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A fugitive accused in a fatal shooting that happened Sunday in Harnett County, North Carolina was found in St. Johns County early Monday morning.

Police say he is facing first-degree murder charges and there is an active warrant for his arrest. 

St. Johns County Sheriff's Office deputies recognized Tahmeer Mykail Jones's vehicle and pulled him over near St. Johns Parkway and Silver Forrest Drive.

He was taken into custody and booked into the St. Johns County Jail. 

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