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Inset: Jordan Jones (Mountain View High School). Background: Saddlebar in Ackworth, Georgia, where Jones was shot and killed (WAGA/YouTube).
A security guard in Georgia tragically lost his life during a shooting incident outside a bar as he attempted to intervene in a dispute between a man and a woman after the venue had closed, authorities reported.
Daniel Di Vonne Parsons, aged 25, now faces charges including felony murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery in connection with the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Jordan Alexander Jones.
The incident occurred in Acworth, situated roughly 30 miles northwest of Atlanta. Police responded to a report of a shooting at Saddlebar, located at 5160 Cowan Road, shortly after 2:40 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Jones with a gunshot wound. Emergency responders transported him to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
According to investigators, Jones, who was on duty as a security guard at the bar, was attempting to break up an altercation between Parsons and a woman when Parsons allegedly produced a firearm and shot him.
Police apprehended Parsons shortly thereafter as he was found walking in the vicinity of the crime scene.
Jones” uncle, Edward Jones, provided more details about the alleged incident in an interview with local ABC affiliate WSB. He said his nephew intervened after he saw Parsons assaulting a woman.
“Jordan being who Jordan is, you know, he sees something going on wrong, you know, he’s not gonna just let it happen, watch others on while they tape it,” the uncle said. “So he stepped in, and just said, you know, he was not violent with the guy, you know? He simply grabbed him, an old bear hug, and put him to the side.”
The bar said in a statement on social media that the victim “courageously intervened and stepped in to stop the assault, protecting the woman and de-escalating the situation.” After the fight was over, Parsons allegedly grabbed a gun and shot the victim in the back.
“Our entire Saddlebar team is grieving the loss of a brave individual who put himself in harm’s way to protect someone else. His courage and selflessness will not be forgotten,” the bar’s statement said.
Jordan Jones graduated from Mountain View High School in Lawrenceville. He later returned to be a substitute teacher and football coach, according to the school.
“Jordan was a proud Bear who made a lasting impact on our program as both a student-athlete and later as a coach. After continuing his career at the University of West Alabama, he returned home to give back to the program he loved,” the school said in an Instagram post. “Jordan was a leader on and off the field and a tremendous role model for our student-athletes. His legacy will live on in the lives he impacted.”
Dijon Joseph, a friend and former high school teammate, spoke about Jones’ character in an interview with local Fox affiliate WAGA.
“He was somebody who always brought everybody in. He’s that big brother figure that always has his arm around you,” Joseph told the outlet.
Parsons is in the Cobb County Jail without bond. His next court date has not been listed.