Jocques Scott Clemmons, age 31, was shot and killed by Officer Josh Lippert around 1 p.m. on February 10 at the James A. Cayce Homes following a traffic stop and alleged altercation. Here's a detailed timeline of events since his death, from the investigation to community involvement.
Friday, February 10:
- Clemmons was shot and killed by Officer Lippert. (Read more)
Monday, February 13:
- Police were searching for a witness in the shooting death of Clemmons. (Read more)
- NAACP called for a transparent investigation after the fatal shooting. (Read more)
- Local pastors spoke with Metro Police Chief Steve Anderson to discuss the investigation. (Read more)
Tuesday, February 14:
- Police said new video showed no initial contact between Officer Lippert and Clemmons. (Read more)
- Lengthy disciplinary report released on Officer Lippert in the investigation. (Read more)
- Protesters held a “Justice for Jocques” march. (Read more)
- ACLU-TN officials released a statement on Clemmons’ death. (Read more)
Thursday, February 16:
- The TBI took over the investigation into Clemmons’ death. (Read more)
- An activist group claimed Clemmons was “murdered” by police. (Read more)
- Candlelight vigil held for Clemmons. (Read more)
- Cellphone video and radio transmissions released in the shooting that led to Clemmons’ death. (Read more)
- FOP responded to the shooting. (Read more)
Friday, February 17:
- Faith leaders called for a citizens oversight commission after Clemmons’ death. (Read more)
Saturday, February 18:
- Funeral service held for Jocques Clemmons. (Read more)
Tuesday, February 21:
- Protesters from a “Justice for Jocques” rally and march brought a Metro Nashville Council meeting to a standstill. (Read more)
Wednesday, February 22:
- Agents with the TBI said they were seeking the identity of the passenger who was in Clemmons’ car just before his death. (Read more)
Thursday, March 2:
- “Justice for Jocques” group met with city leaders again. (Read more)
Monday, March 6:
- TBI agents announced they had identified and spoken with the passenger that had been in Clemmons’ car at the time of the traffic stop. (Read more)
Tuesday, March 7:
- Metro Council approved a resolution asking for police body cameras. (Read more)
- Metro Police Chief Anderson reacted to a report that accused the department of racial profiling during traffic stops. (Read more)
Wednesday, March 8:
- Local pastors and activists expressed distrust in the Metro Nashville Police Department. (Read more)
Saturday, March 18:
- Citizens held a community policing meeting in North Nashville to discuss how they can become involved. Body cameras were also discussed again. There was a huge push for the cameras following Clemmons’ death. (Read more)
Thursday, March 30:
- Emails pointed to a disagreement between the TBI and the Metro Nashville Police Department in the investigation into Clemmons’ death. (Read more here and here)
Friday, April 7:
- Mayor Megan Barry’s office clarified the TBI will handle the investigations of all officer-involved fatalities in Nashville in the future. (Read more)
Saturday, April 8:
- Nashville NAACP called for a citizens review board for police accountability. (Read more)
Wednesday, April 12:
- The TBI wrapped up its investigation into Clemmons’ death. (Read more)
Tuesday, April 18:
- NAACP addressed concerns regarding Clemmons’ death. (Read more)
Monday, April 24:
- Community members called for a community oversight board again more than two months after Clemmons’ death. (Read more)
Monday, May 8:
- TBI agents and the district attorney filed a petition to request that Clemmons’ death investigation be made public. (Read more)
Tuesday, May 9:
- A judge said more information was needed before releasing a decision on the petition to make Clemmons’ case public. (Read more)
Thursday, May 11:
