WASHINGTON, DC – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have made an arrest in a homicide that occurred on Monday, July 17, in the 600 block of Monroe Street, Northeast.
The victim has been identified as 44-year-old Robert Lavender of Southeast, DC.
On Friday, 18-year-old Jaleil Jones of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder while Armed. Jones was apprehended pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant.
The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for homicides in the District of Columbia.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the police at 202-727-9099 or submit anonymous tips by texting 50411.
