Coner was transported to a nearby hospital after suffering a “serious spinal injury,” according to LVMPD. He died 10 days later as a result of the injury.
A family member of Coner brought the situation to the attention of police, who soon launched an investigation.
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It was not immediately clear whether Jones has an attorney for PEOPLE to reach for comment. Jones was released on bond, according to CNN, and he declined to comment to the outlet.
According to a GoFundMe page set up by Coressia Williams, who identified herself as Coner’s sister, Coner struggled with “worsened” mental health problems after the death of their mother in 2018.
She said he was walking home after getting out of the hospital when the fatal injury happened. Williams added that he died on June 30, their mother’s birthday.
