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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- January 15, 2020
Daily Stories
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On Jan. 14, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 51-year-old man in connection to a homicide that occurred in the 2400 block of Virginia Avenue, NW.
According to a press release, Joseph Melton, a resident of Southeast DC, was charged with first-degree murder while armed. He was also charged for another incident for assault with intent to kill (knife) that occurred earlier on Jan. 14.
The victim suffered multiple stab wounds and was transported to an area hospital for life threatening injuries. Despite all of the efforts made by medical professionals to save the victim’s life, they were pronounced dead.
Currently, the victim’s identity remains unidentified. Police are trying to notify next of kin. On Jan. 15, police released the victim’s identity. The victim is 48-year-old Kevin Chamberlain. Chamberlain has no fixed address.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Melton on Jan. 29.
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