On July 17, 2023, Robert Lavender, a 44-year-old restaurant manager, was fatally shot in the 600 block of Monroe Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. The incident occurred at approximately 9:48 PM when Lavender was waiting for a ride home after work.
According to court documents, Jaleil Jones, a 19-year-old D.C. resident, and another individual planned to rob Lavender. During the robbery, Jones allegedly shot Lavender in the head. This violent act led to Lavender's death at the scene.
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