Two Murfreesboro men are now behind bars in connection with the 2022 killing of Micah Robinson, according to police. Authorities have identified the suspects as Jaylen Walston and Jayden Surine, and both are charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. A court hearing in the case is set for June 17.
MPD Announces Arrests
According to WSMV, the Murfreesboro Police Department revealed the arrests in a social media post, saying detectives had charged Walston and Surine following their Thursday arrests. The station reported the charges and the June 17 hearing, noting that the department's tweet served as the public announcement. Police did not release additional details about the case in the brief post cited by the outlet.
How the 2022 Shooting Unfolded
Local coverage at the time described the October 29, 2022, attack as a targeted drive-by shooting. Robinson was walking home on John R. Rice Boulevard after leaving a Taco Bell on Cason Lane in the early morning hours when he was shot. He later died after receiving treatment at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford and being airlifted to Vanderbilt Medical Center.
As reported by NewsChannel 5, investigators at the scene initially called the shooting targeted and urged anyone who saw or heard anything to come forward. Until this week’s arrests, the killing remained on the city’s list of unsolved cases.
What Happens Next
With the arrests, the case now shifts into the court system, where prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to appear at the June 17 hearing. According to the Murfreesboro Police Department, Robinson’s file is listed on the department’s cold-cases page, which includes contact information for detectives. The city asks anyone with tips or video footage to call the Criminal Investigations Division at 615-893-2717 or Crime Stoppers at 615-893-STOP. The site notes that detectives frequently rely on public tips and video to move long-running investigations forward.
The arrests are allegations, and the two men are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This story will be updated as additional details emerge through court filings or official police releases.
