Document: Two Homicides on April 16

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The Metropolitan Police Department announced that two separate homicides occurred on April 16.

At approximately 4:08 a.m. officers responded to the 1100 block of Raum Street, NE, due to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 26-year-old John Jones inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead, according to the press release.

At approximately 10:44 a.m. officers responded to the 1200 block of Southern Avenue, SE, due to a report of a shooting, Upon arrival, officers located 28-year-old Darron Holmes with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on scene, according to the press release.