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Marquette Tibbs Charged with First-Degree Murder for Andre Jackson's Death, Charges Against Byron Dunn Dismissed

Clara Pak — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:05:25 -0500

In a room packed with his family and friends Friday, Marquette Tibbs pleaded innocent to charges of first-degree premeditated murder while armed, possession of a firearm during crime of violence, and carrying a pistol.

Tibbs, 22, is suspected in the Nov. 4, 2012 shooting death of 22-year-old Andre Jackson. He was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder while armed on Feb. 26, along with 23-year-old Byron Dunn.

Charges against Dunn were dismissed earlier this week and Dunn was released from custody.

Jackson was found dead from 17 gunshot wounds behind an apartment building in the 300 block of Ridge Road Southeast.

Tibbs is expected for trial in March 2014.

Comment of the Day: 'I didn't have time to utter the word goodbye'

Sam Pearson — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:47:20 -0400

Angel Lucas writes on the Homicide Watch D.C. Facebook page about Andre Jackson:

"Tears I miss my Lil Cuzzin so freaking much it's a shane that he was subject to a senseless crime such as this my heart aches 24/7 it's going on 6 months since he's been gone...He was a good man always wore a smile I wish he could have stick around for a long while. We all miss him deeply and think of him everyday many looked up to him he always had something to say "You Hear Me"

I didn't have time to utter the word goodbye boy that's still hurts me to this very day as I sit here reminiscing on the memories we all shared with him in our own lil way, just letting you all know he'll always be here. He's at peace now still can't forget the fact that I never had the chance to say I Love You. He's greatly missed by everyone here Hey Fam don't ever forget he'll always be near now I'm sitting in my room crying RIP Lil Cuzzin Andre "Pops" Jackson November 04 2012 Sleep In Peace i Miss You Cuz #A4Dre"

Police arrested Byron Dunn, 23, and 22-year-old Marquette Tibbs Feb. 26. Both men were ordered held at a preliminary hearing March 8.

Prosecutors Say Andre Jackson's Death the Result of Feud With Marquette Tibbs, Byron Dunn

Vanya Mehta — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:49:53 -0500

Judge Ronna Beck found substantial probability Friday in the cases against Marquette Tibbs and Byron Dunn, both suspected in the Nov. 2012 shooting death of Andre Jackson.

Detectives believe that Tibbs, also known as "Quett," said he wanted to kill Jackson because Jackson shot and destroyed property at Tibbs' grandmother's house in Feb. 2010.

Metropolitan Police Department Detective Brian Bradol testified Friday that a witness said they saw Tibbs, 22, and Dunn, 23, brandish weapons at Jackson moments before the shooting.

The two men's defense attorneys, though, countered that the witness might be the actual shooter. Another witness reported seeing a bearded man with a light complexion holding a handgun chasing Jackson – a description that the attorneys say doesn't match either suspect.

Police found Jackson, 22, dead in the 300 block of Ridge Road Southeast Nov. 4, 2012 with 17 gunshot wounds.

A felony status conference is scheduled for June 7.

Tibbs and Dunn will remain in custody while the grand jury investigates their case.

Comment of the Day: "From his grave, he cries out for justice."

Sam Pearson — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:17:32 -0500

This Comment of the Day comes from Karim, who writes about Andre Jackson. Police arrested two suspects Tuesday in the Nov. 2012 case.

Now, maybe Andre's family will get closure. He didn't deserve to die like that. From his grave, he cries out for justice.

The suspects, 23 year-old Byron Akeem Dunn and 22-year-old Marquette Tibbs, are scheduled for a preliminary hearing before Judge Ronna Beck at 9:30 a.m. Friday.

Marquette Tibbs, Byron Dunn Ordered Held in Shooting Death of Andre Jackson

Vanya Mehta — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:52:19 -0500

Judge Lori Parker on Wednesday ordered two men held in connection with the Nov. 2012 shooting death of Andre Jackson.

Jackson, 22, died from multiple gunshot wounds. His body was found behind an apartment building in the 300 block of Ridge Road Southeast.

Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force officers arrested Marquette Tibbs, 22, and 23-year-old Byron Dunn separately Tuesday.

According to charging documents, witnesses told investigators Tibbs and Dunn were seen running towards an alley, one pointing a firearm at Jackson. One witness said the two men's families had an ongoing feud with Jackson's family.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 8 at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Ronna Beck.

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Two Suspects Arrested in Nov. 2012 Murder of Andre Jackson

Sam Pearson — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:10:06 -0500

Officers arrested two men Tuesday in connection with the Nov. 2012 shooting death of Andre Jackson.

Capital Area Fugitive Task Force officers arrested 23 year-old Byron Akeem Dunn at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday. Officers arrested another man, 22 year-old Marquette Tibbs, at 7:50 p.m. that day, on suspicion of first-degree murder while armed.

Both men are from Southeast D.C.

Jackson, 22, was found dead Nov. 4, 2012 behind an apartment building in the 300 block of Ridge Road Southeast.

A press release from the Metropolitan Police Department is below:

(Washington, DC)-Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced that arrests have been made in the fatal shooting which occurred in the 300 block of Ridge Road, SE.

On Sunday, November 4, 2012, at approximately 2:14 am, units from the Sixth District responded to the 300 block of Ridge Road, SE for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival they located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel arrived and determined that the victim had no signs consistent with life. The victim remained on the scene and was later transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia, pending an autopsy.

The decedent is identified as 22-year-old Andre Jackson of Southeast, Washington, DC.

On Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at approximately 10:15 am, members of the Capitol Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 23 year-old Byron Akeem Dunn of Southeast, DC, and charged him with First Degree Murder While Armed, pursuant to a District of Columbia Superior Court Arrest Warrant, in the shooting death of Andre Jackson.

On Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at approximately 7:50 pm, members of the Sixth District arrested 22 year-old Marquette Tibbs of Southeast, DC, and charged him with First Degree Murder While Armed, pursuant to a District of Columbia Superior Court Arrest Warrant, in the shooting death of Andre Jackson.