28-year-old Zalik Alfred Coleman had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Symone Michael, at their Old Franklin Road apartment in the early hours of August 20th. On August 21st, Michael called the police to the residence, stating that she and Coleman had been having ongoing relationship issues. Michael explained that they had started arguing the morning prior. She further explained that she returned from work and fell asleep in her bedroom, adding that around 2 p.m., Coleman woke her up, sparking a verbal dispute. Michael said that during the argument, Coleman punched the bedroom wall multiple times before taking her phone and purse, refusing to return them. Michael stated that she attempted to get the items back, but Coleman grabbed her left wrist and would not let go.
Then, she told officers that he slung her against the bedroom wall. Michael stated that Coleman continued to ignore her commands to let her go. In response, Michael said she got on top of the bed, grabbing his torso from behind, trying to escape his grasp. Michael stated that as she did this, she stumbled. Coleman then used a takedown maneuver to get her onto the floor, leaving her with intense shoulder pain. Michael went into detail, saying that she continued to lie on the ground for several minutes while he stood over her and talked to his friend on the phone. After this, Coleman and Michael went to Century Farms Emergency Room. While there, medical staff advised Michael that she had sustained a fracture to her right shoulder. Michael told the police she did not report the incident at the time because she feared Coleman. Officers observed the medical paperwork and indentions to the bedroom wall, which were consistent with her statement. After this, officers were informed that Michael wanted to press charges. A warrant was then issued for Coleman’s arrest. Coleman was later taken into custody for aggravated assault on August 22nd.
Zalik Alfred Coleman of Old Franklin Road in Antioch, TN, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on August 22nd, charged with assault. He is free on a $6,000 bond.
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