Man charged with murder of Dominic Brooks

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Police have charged a man with the murder of Dominic Brooks earlier this month.

William Edward Smith, 32, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbing Brooks.

Brooks, 29, was found in the 800 block of Chesapeake St., SE, suffering from what appeared to be a stab wound. He was taken to the hospital where he died.

Smith is expected to be presented in Superior Court Thursday.

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