Document: Arrest Made in a Homicide

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Metropolitan Police Department detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on Oct. 27, on the intersection of New Jersey Avenue and N Street, NW.

According to a press release, at approximately 12:19 pm, officers located 28-year-old Sophia Johnson inside of a vehicle, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

On Oct. 27, 39-year-old Ariel Cooper was was arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed.