Police believe they may have video footage of a man suspected of fatally stabbing a transgender woman in D.C. Thursday night.
JaParker Jones, 23, of Northeast D.C., was found stabbed and unconscious around 8:13 p.m. on the 4900 block of East Capitol Street NE Thursday. Also known as "Deoni" and "Logan," Jones was taken to a nearby hospital where she died early Friday morning.
Investigators suspect a black male of medium complexion, between 30 and 40 years old, with a beard. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black jacket with a gray hooded sweatshirt underneath.
Police believe they may have caught the suspect on camera crossing the street. They are asking the public to watch the video and call police at (202) 727-9099 if they know the man or have tips.
D.C. offers a $25,000 reward for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of any homicide suspect in the District.
