Suspect arrested in Yashika Green killing

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Police arrested and charged Jordan Smith, 30, with second-degree murder while armed.

On March 1, police arrived on the 200 block of Wayne Pl., SE for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, police located Yashika Green inside of a residence, suffering from a gunshot wound. Green, 42, was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. On July 21, Green succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.

Smith is being held without bond.

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