MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police released a statement Friday morning on the death of one of its officers in a crash Thursday morning.
In a post to social media Friday morning, Memphis Police said: "We are deeply saddened over the tragic and untimely death of one of our very own, Memphis Police Officer Corille Jones. Officer Jones passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2022, as a result of a traffic crash.
Officer Jones began his career with the Memphis Police Department on February 15, 2020. He was a hardworking young officer assigned to the Ridgeway Station Alpha shift. Officer Jones came to work every day to serve the citizens of Memphis and did so with a pleasant disposition and a smile on his face.
Officer Jones personified what it means to be the Best in Blue. His hard work and dedication to serving our community will be missed.
Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten."
Corille Jones also worked as a firefighter with the Memphis Fire Department from March 2017 until December 2018.
Friday afternoon, Memphis Fire Director Gina Sweat issued this statement: "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Memphis Police Officer Corille Jones, as well as our brothers and sisters in blue as they cope with the loss of one of their own. Tragedies like these are often hard to understand, take time to process and leave a void that can never be filled. We ask that the citizens of Memphis keep the Jones family and all first responders in their prayers."
MPD Officer Corille 'CJ' Jones and another unidentified driver died in the crash about 2:30 a.m. Thursday at East Shelby Drive and Pleasant Hill.
MPD said the officer was driving eastbound on East Shelby Dr. when another vehicle traveling northbound on Pleasant Hill hit the officer's squad car.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. A THP spokesperson said further information will not be released until their investigation is compete.
If you are interested in donating to a fund set up for Officer Jones by the Memphis Police Association Charitable Foundation, you can do so HERE.