On Tuesday, September 5, the Law&Crime Network unveiled startling footage of the arrest of murder suspect Shanaja Jones at a Walmart in Cleveland, Ohio. The incident transpired on August 13, during which Jones was reportedly accompanied by her alleged accomplice, Walter Clay. Both individuals have since been apprehended and are currently in the custody of Ohio authorities.
According to reports from What How to Why News, Shanaja Jones and Walter Clay were charged by the Cleveland Police Department with menacing by stalking. Additionally, Jones faces an extra charge of murder. As of September 6, law enforcement has not disclosed further details regarding the circumstances surrounding these allegations.
The gripping bodycam footage reveals the intense moment when law enforcement officers combed through the aisles of a Cleveland Walmart around 5:40 pm on August 13. Among the bustling shoppers, Shanaja Jones, dressed in a white t-shirt and sports trousers, was spotted by one of the officers.
In a sudden turn of events, the suspect took off in a sprint upon spotting the officers. The pursuit that ensued saw officers repeatedly instructing Shanaja Jones to stop as she weaved through the store. At one point, when the officer recording the video yelled at her to halt, the murder and stalking suspect momentarily hesitated.
Simultaneously, another police officer can be seen strategically navigating the store’s aisles to block Jones’ escape. The footage captures the officer recording the incident successfully tackling the suspect, compelling her to surrender with her hands raised as she lay on the store’s floor. Clay Robinson and shanaja arrested.
Following the apprehension, Shanaja Jones was handcuffed and escorted to the Walmart’s parking lot, where she remained restrained inside a police vehicle. It was here that the officer formally read her rights, confirming her status under police custody.
The Law&Crime video also featured a second segment, showcasing events that unfolded at 5:44 pm on the same day. This portion of the footage documents officers chasing after Walter Clay in the Walmart’s parking lot. The suspect re-entered the store, prompting a coordinated effort by law enforcement to secure all exits. Eventually, officers apprehended Clay near the store’s entrance, handcuffing him after a brief pursuit. Clay, wearing a black t-shirt, was subdued and taken into custody without further incident.
