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Victim found shot in Baltimore died the next day. A month later, cops say they arrested a suspect.

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Source: MEGA; Baltimore police

Feb. 12 2022, Published 1:08 p.m. ET

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Baltimore police initially thought they were responding to a stabbing call only to learn the victim was shot to death. Now, more than a month later, they have arrested the suspect killer.

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On Dec. 30, Baltimore police responded to Dickey Hill Road for a reported stabbing.

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At the scene, officers found Jordan Braxton, 23, suffering from “obvious signs of trauma,” according to Baltimore police. Officers quickly determined that Braxton had been shot and not stabbed.

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He was taken to a hospital in critical condition until he died the next day, police said.

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This month, police announced they arrested Dayqun Lawson, 23, in connection to the case. He was charged with first-degree murder and booked into jail.

Investigators have not released a possible motive for the murder.

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Source: MEGA; Baltimore police
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