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Marcus Jones

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of February 1, 2023, a tragic event unfolded in Washington, D.C., that cut short the life of a 45-year-old Black man. Marcus Jones was in the 4500 block of Benning Road, SE, when he was fatally shot. The incident occurred at approximately 8:02 p.m., shattering the night's calm and leaving a community in mourning.

Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to the scene and discovered Mr. Jones suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced de ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Marcus Jones

    Male

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2023-02-01

    45

    Marcus

    Jones

    11/16/2025

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