Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Nashville, TN: Nashville man charged in fatal shooting of pregnant girlfriend

A 32-year-old man was in jail Sunday after being charged in the fatal shooting of his live-in girlfriend, who was eight months pregnant.

Metro police say Jordans Benoit shot 44-year-old Almise Derilus in the neck during an early-morning argument at their home, at 421 Raintree Place. Benoit called 911 to report the shooting at 1:45 a.m. Sunday.

Derilus was rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she and her unborn child died.

Benoit told Hermitage Precinct Detective Johnny Crumby that he reached for a pistol during a heated argument about their relationship. He told the detective that the gun went off while they were arguing.

Benoit is charged with criminal homicide and is being held in jail on $500,000 bond.

Police say more charges are pending against Benoit.

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