J’Lyn Quinones.
On April 20, at about 4:45 p.m., officers with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington D.C. rushed to help two women who were in distress at the intersection of Rail Street and Southern Avenue in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights, thePrince George’s County Police Department says in a statement.
J’Lyn Quinones, 18, of Suitland, Md., who was pregnant, and a second unidentified woman, had both been shot, the department says in the statement.
The women were rushed to a local hospital.
Quinones died of her injuries a short time later.
The second victim’s injuries were considered non-life-threatening.
The two women, detectives later learned, were shot while they were crossing Quinn Street toward Southern Avenue, the department says in the statement.
The wounded victims “then ran down Southern Avenue and crossed into DC seeking help,” according to the statement.
On Sunday,Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives arrested three suspects in connection with the shooting: Malik Johnson, 21, and his brother, Michael Johnson, 22, of Southeast D.C.; and Bianca McDuffie, 23, of Southwest, D.C.
Malik Johnson, Michael Johnson and Bianca McDuffie.
“Through the course of the investigation, detectives identified Malik Johnson as the shooter,” the department alleges in the statement.
The motive for the fatal shooting remains under investigation.
It is unclear if the suspects have entered pleas or have retained attorneys who can speak on their behalf.
Malik Johnson is charged with first- and second-degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing Quinones. He is also charged with two counts of attempted first- and second-degree murder in connection with the shootings of the woman who survived and the newborn.
Michael Johnson and McDuffie are charged with accessory after the fact - first-degree murder for allegedly helping Malik Johnson evade arrest.
All three suspects were found at McDuffie’s home. They will remain in custody until their next court dates.
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As police continue to investigate, Quinones' family and friends are grieving her loss.
“I’m grateful I do have another angel in the sky looking over me,“Quinones' cousin told NBC4 Washington at a vigil held for the slain mother-to-be. “I just wish I had a little bit more time with her.”
Quinones was excited about becoming a first-time mom,her friend, Constance Chase, told WUSA9.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online atwww.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.) Please refer to case number 21-0017572.
source: people.com
