Document: Arrest Made in a Homicide

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Metropolitan Police Department detectives made an arrest in connection to a homicide that occurred on Jan. 7, on the 1000 block of Quincy Street, NE.

According to a press release, at about 3:56 am, officers located 13-year-old Karon Blake suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

On Jan. 31, 41-year-old Jason Lewis was arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed.

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