Deoni Jones died in a DC area hospital after stabbing (photo: Mara Keisling/Facebook)
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT [UPDATE: Suspect Arrested -- see below.] — 22-year-old Deoni Jones died at a hospital after being stabbed at a bus stop on the night of Feb. 2nd in Washington, D.C. While the D.C. police have yet to make a formal identification, two members of the D.C. Transgender Coalition (DCTC), says it’s Jones. Photos of Jones from them are posted on Facebook.
After the altercation a third person chased the attacker but returned to help the victim.
The police say it is a homicide investigation and are asking for your help in identifying the person of interest in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LRonRazhiCA
From WUSA: “He [man in the video] is seen crossing the street toward the top of the screen as he approaches the bus stop. He is described as a black male with medium complexion, 30-40 years of age, with a beard. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black jacket with a gray hooded sweatshirt underneath.”
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UPDATE: Feb. 10, 2012 Gary Montgomery, 55, was arrested and charged with the second degree murder of Deoni Jones. Not much additional info at this time.
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Anyone with information can call 202-727-9099 or submit anonymous tips via text to 50411.
The police are looking for this person of interest in the Deoni Jones killing.
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So sad,and D.C. has a real problem with Transphobia.
D.C. appears to have a serial killer.
Hi, It’s the DC Trans Coalition. I’m a member. And no, i’ts not a serial killer, just a bunch of randoms.
I agree too, Roberta. Serial killers don’t kill victims in front of witnesses.