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Two Teens Arrested for Jealousy-Motivated Murder in Tennessee

6/18/2026

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On June 15, Nashville police arrested Brayden Carter, 19, and Damarion Coleman, 18, in Murfreesboro for the Jan. 12 murder of Andre Bell.
Police said the killing was motivated by jealousy over Carter’s girlfriend on gymnastics team.
Detectives recovered a pistol from Carter’s car, leading to an indictment charging him with first-degree murder, attempted-murder and gun-use felony counts.
A judge set Coleman’s bond at $250,000, leading to his detention pending a hearing.

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On June 15, Nashville police arrested Brayden Carter, 19, and Damarion Coleman, 18, in Murfreesboro for the Jan. 12 murder of Andre Bell.
Police said the killing was motivated by jealousy over Carter’s girlfriend on gymnastics team.
Detectives recovered a pistol from Carter’s car, leading to an indictment charging him with first-degree murder, attempted-murder and gun-use felony counts.
A judge set Coleman’s bond at $250,000, leading to his detention pending a hearing.