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Jacob Jones

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early hours of a chilly Saturday morning in Washington, D.C., a tragic series of events unfolded that would claim the life of 32-year-old Jacob Jones, a Black male from Southeast. On December 8, 2018, at approximately 12:20 a.m., Jones was fatally shot in the 5100 block of H Street in Southeast Washington, D.C. The sounds of gunshots initially drew police to the residential area.

Shortly after the shooting, a separate call directed officers to a car crash about a mile away at the i ...Read More
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  • Homicide: 5100 Block of H Street, Southeast | mpdc
  • Suspect wanted in fatal shooting of 32-year-old D.C. man | wusa9.com
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    Victim Details

    Jacob Jones

    Male

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2018-12-08

    32

    Jacob

    Jones

    11/16/2025

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