Document: Arrest Made in March 8 Homicide

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A suspect was arrested in relation to a March 8 homicide.

At approximately 9:50 p.m. officers responded to the 3400 block of Sherman Avenue, NW, due to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 56-year-old James Jackson, Jr. with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on scene, according to the press release.

That same day, officers arrested 28-year-old Dawit Guevara and charged him with second-degree murder while armed, according to the press release.

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