November 13, 2020

UPDATE (November 13, 2020 6:43 p.m.):

Marc Jason Jones (35) of the Unit block of Cedar Avenue, 21204, has been charged in connection with the November 5 homicide of Teon Deontae Barnes. 

The preliminary investigation revealed that Jones and Barnes were engaged in an argument on the parking lot of 4300 Bedrock Circle, 21236, that ended with Jones shooting Barnes. Jones then forced a witness into his vehicle and fled the scene with the witness prior to police arrival. 

Jones is charged with murder in the first degree, the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony/violent crime, kidnapping, false imprisonment and second degree assault. He remains held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on no bail status. 

Original Release (November 6, 2020 1:30 p.m.):

Police on Scene of Shooting in White Marsh Precinct

Baltimore County Police are continuing to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred last night around 9:20 p.m.

Officers arrived in the parking lot of the 4300 block of Bedrock Circle, 21236 and located Teon Deontae Barnes (21) of the 8000 block of Neighbors Avenue, 21237 suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Barnes was pronounced deceased on the scene.

Homicide detectives are actively conducting their investigation at this time and believe the victim was targeted. If you have any information about this murder, please call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020

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