Document: Second Arrest Made in a Homicide: 1400 Block of Saratoga Avenue, Northeast

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On Sept. 8, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested and charged 31-year-old Jerome Dukes with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in a homicide that occurred on Feb. 21 on the 1400 block of Saratoga Avenue, NE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located three adult male victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. They were transported to local hospitals for treatment, where, despite all lifesaving efforts, one of them succumbed to his injuries.

The homicide victim was identified as 21-year-old Jayvon Jones.

On March 21, MPD also arrested and charged an adult male with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the killing.

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