Second suspect arrested in DC shooting that left two teens dead, one hurt

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police on Thursday announced they made a second arrest in a deadly triple shooting that happened last month in Southeast D.C.

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said a teenager from Hyattsville is now facing first-degree murder charges for the May 23 incident.

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At around 10:20 p.m. that night, officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 4200 block of 4th Street SE. There, they found three teenagers in the roadway, suffering from gunshot wounds.

Despite lifesaving efforts, 19-year-old Jamar Jackson and 16-year-old Royell Walker died at the scene…

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