WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — UPDATE:
Winston-Salem police have arrested a man in connection with the shooting death of Barry DeShawn Jones.
Officers said Jamaree Desean Washington was arrested and charged with felony murder on Wednesday. He appeared before the magistrate where he was given no bond.
Previous Report:
The Winston-Salem Police Department says it is investigating a homicide after a 31-year-old man was shot and killed on Tuesday night.
According to the police report, officers responded to Eldora Street at 6:35 p.m. about a reported shooting. After arriving, they found Barry DeShawn Jones suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso. He died at the scene despite attempts by EMS to stabilize him.
The Winston-Salem Police Department says this was an isolated incident, and that Jones was specifically targeted by the person who killed him.
Anyone with information regarding an incident should call our non-emergency number at 336-773-7700. To submit anonymous tips, individuals can report information by calling Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800 or En Espanol at 336-728-3904 or utilize our Text-A-Tip Program at 336-276-1717 to submit text, photo, and video tips directly to WSPD Detectives.
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