Document: Suspect Arrested for First-Degree Murder

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Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide that happened on Oct. 9.

At around 9:56 p.m., officers responded to the 1600 block of W Street, SE for the sounds of gunshots. There, they found 28 year-old Yisa Jeffcoat, of Southeast, DC. He was taken to the hospital, but ultimately pronounced dead.

Kevin Goggins, 20, was arrested on Dec. 14.

According to a press release, Goggins has an arrest history that includes gambling and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.

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