Months after a deadly shooting inside a Madison apartment, a 21-year-old Nashville man is now facing a felony criminal homicide charge in the killing of 23-year-old Aubrey Bellamy.
Authorities say the suspect, identified as Jaleic Horton, was booked into the Metro jail on March 3, 2026, in connection with the Dec. 20, 2025, shooting. He remains in custody pending prosecution.
Arrest and charges
According to WKRN, arrest documents allege Horton shot Bellamy with a handgun during an altercation inside the Madison apartment. The records state Horton was taken into custody on March 3 and booked on a felony criminal homicide count.
Police timeline and scene
Per a Metro Nashville Police Department release, officers were called to the scene just after 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2025. They found Bellamy on the kitchen floor with a gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
MNPD said detectives believe Bellamy had been in an altercation with two other men inside the apartment shortly before he was shot. Investigators asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers as they worked to piece together what happened in those final moments.
Autopsy and surveillance
According to WKRN, the county medical examiner's autopsy found Bellamy was shot once in the lower back, with the bullet exiting through the upper left side of his chest.
WKRN also reported that surveillance footage shows Horton and another man leaving the apartment shortly after the gunfire. Investigators are using that video as part of the evidence in the case.
What happens next
Horton now faces the felony criminal homicide charge and will be processed through the county court system. Prosecutors and the Davidson County District Attorney's Office have not yet released a full charging packet.
23-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in a Madison apartment was Hoodline's earlier coverage of the Dec. 20 killing, and this latest development is the first public charging update to follow that initial report.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward, the Metro Nashville Police Department said. Homicide detectives continue to investigate and are urging witnesses to contact MNPD with any details that could help move the case forward.
