Twin brothers arrested for murder of 19-year-old in Jefferson Co.

JEFFERSON CO., Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says twin brothers are in custody for a Sunday night homicide.

Authorities say 20-year-old Zamir Princeton Jones and 20-year-old Zaden Prince Jones have each been charged with murder and are being held in Jefferson County Jail each on a $50,000 bond.

Twin brothers Zamir Jones and Zaden Jones are charged with murder.(Jefferson Co. Sheriff's Office)

According to Deputy Chief David Agee, deputies arrived at the scene in the 1700 block of 2nd St NE to find a young man lying in the street, dead from a gunshot wound. The victim has been identified as 19-year-old Christian Dewayne Smith of Midfield.

Authorities say the twin brothers went to the victim’s home to confront him regarding allegations regarding a family member involving in a separate incident. The brother then shot the victim.

Circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation, according to the sheriff’s office.