Hendersonville, Tenn. – A Sumner County jury convicted Amanai Jordan of second-degree murder in a January 2025 shooting that left a juvenile dead in Hendersonville.
According to District Attorney General Thomas Dean, the verdict followed a three-day jury trial in Sumner County Criminal Court. Assistant District Attorneys Tara Wyllie and Eli Freeman prosecuted the case.
Prosecutors said the conviction stems from a Jan. 12, 2025, shooting at a residence on Vulco Drive. Authorities alleged that Jordan fired five shots, killing a juvenile inside the home before fleeing the scene. Investigators said he remained at large for 26 days before being apprehended.
His arrest followed an investigation led by the Hendersonville Police Department, including Detective Steve Malach.
In a statement, Dean said the district attorney’s office remains committed to seeking justice in every case and thanked Hendersonville police, investigators, and victim witness coordinator Sally Pirte for their work and support provided to the victim’s family.
Jordan was found guilty of second-degree murder. Sentencing is set for April 13, 2026.
The case drew attention locally given the age of the victim and the length of the investigation.
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