Document: Two Homicides on October 22

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating three homicides that occurred on Oct. 22.

At approximately 9:37 a.m. police responded to the 4900 block of East Capitol Street, SE, due to a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, police located 21-year-old Michael Phillip Johnson with stab wounds and transported him to a local hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries, according to the press release.

At approximately 2:10 p.m. police responded to the 600 block of Division Avenue, NE, due to sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, police located 25-year-old Malik Bullock with gunshot wounds and pronounced him dead on scene, according to the press release.

At approximately 7:52 p.m. police responded to the 5000 block of First Street, NW, due to a report of gunshots. Upon arrival, police located 32-year-old Marquise Jones and pronounced her dead on scene, according to the press release.