Body Recovered in Gwynns Falls, Man Charged With Murder

Police arrested Jones on Wednesday in connection with a body recovered near the Gwynns Falls Trail in West Baltimore. Jones, 30, is charged with premeditated murder as well as first- and second-degree assault, according to an arrest warrant. No attorney was listed for Jones in online court records.

Johnson lived at the residence with Jones, a roommate told officers. Johnson’s sister later told investigators she had not seen or heard from her brother in more than two weeks and was deeply concerned for his safety.

The witness also reported seeing a second man retrieve a cart from the front yard, place the unresponsive man into it, and wheel him down the street toward an alley, according to police.

A preliminary homicide investigation revealed that a nearby resident called 911 on the evening of January 2. The caller reported hearing a man repeatedly screaming, “Oh my God.” When she looked out her window, she saw a man later identified as Johnson stumble out of his home, clutch his chest, and collapse.

During the investigation, detectives obtained and executed a search warrant at Johnson’s home. Inside the residence, officers found possible blood evidence in multiple areas, including the bedroom, living room, and front doorway.

Jones then placed Johnson’s body into a wagon, covered it with a suitcase, and transported it to Leakin Park, where he disposed of the body. He later guided detectives and firefighters to the location where he said he dumped the body on January 20.

Per The Baltimore Banner, according to arrest documents, Eric Jones Jr. Confessed to killing of his boyfriend, Dashond Tamar Johnson after being transported to the homicide unit. Jones told investigators that he stabbed Johnson multiple times following a physical altercation.

According to updates sourced via local news outlets, a suspect has been arrested. Eric Jones Jr., 30, is charged with premeditated murder and first-degree and second-degree assault, according to an arrest warrant.

According to the Baltimore Sun, a "person of interest" was questioned by police after the 33-year-old man's body was recovered from Gwynns Falls. The autopsy has not yet been finalized.

The body is reportedly that of a man, per local news. Police discovered evidence of trauma on the deceased victim, prompting a homicide investigation.

The Baltimore City Police Department will take over the investigation as the case develops.

Crews responded to the 2800 block of West Baltimore Street near the railroad bridge after a report of a water rescue, which was later confirmed as a recovery operation.

According to the Baltimore Fire Department, a deceased person was recovered from the Gwynns Falls.

Several firefighters and emergency responders are at Gwynns Falls. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates from the scene.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2884 W Baltimore St.

Police arrested Jones on Wednesday in connection with a body recovered near the Gwynns Falls Trail in West Baltimore. Jones, 30, is charged with premeditated murder as well as first- and second-degree assault, according to an arrest warrant. No attorney was listed for Jones in online court records.

Johnson lived at the residence with Jones, a roommate told officers. Johnson’s sister later told investigators she had not seen or heard from her brother in more than two weeks and was deeply concerned for his safety.

The witness also reported seeing a second man retrieve a cart from the front yard, place the unresponsive man into it, and wheel him down the street toward an alley, according to police.

A preliminary homicide investigation revealed that a nearby resident called 911 on the evening of January 2. The caller reported hearing a man repeatedly screaming, “Oh my God.” When she looked out her window, she saw a man later identified as Johnson stumble out of his home, clutch his chest, and collapse.

During the investigation, detectives obtained and executed a search warrant at Johnson’s home. Inside the residence, officers found possible blood evidence in multiple areas, including the bedroom, living room, and front doorway.

Jones then placed Johnson’s body into a wagon, covered it with a suitcase, and transported it to Leakin Park, where he disposed of the body. He later guided detectives and firefighters to the location where he said he dumped the body on January 20.

Per The Baltimore Banner, according to arrest documents, Eric Jones Jr. Confessed to killing of his boyfriend, Dashond Tamar Johnson after being transported to the homicide unit. Jones told investigators that he stabbed Johnson multiple times following a physical altercation.

According to updates sourced via local news outlets, a suspect has been arrested. Eric Jones Jr., 30, is charged with premeditated murder and first-degree and second-degree assault, according to an arrest warrant.

According to the Baltimore Sun, a "person of interest" was questioned by police after the 33-year-old man's body was recovered from Gwynns Falls. The autopsy has not yet been finalized.

The body is reportedly that of a man, per local news. Police discovered evidence of trauma on the deceased victim, prompting a homicide investigation.

The Baltimore City Police Department will take over the investigation as the case develops.

Crews responded to the 2800 block of West Baltimore Street near the railroad bridge after a report of a water rescue, which was later confirmed as a recovery operation.

According to the Baltimore Fire Department, a deceased person was recovered from the Gwynns Falls.

Several firefighters and emergency responders are at Gwynns Falls. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates from the scene.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2884 W Baltimore St.

Police arrested Jones on Wednesday in connection with a body recovered near the Gwynns Falls Trail in West Baltimore. Jones, 30, is charged with premeditated murder as well as first- and second-degree assault, according to an arrest warrant. No attorney was listed for Jones in online court records.

Johnson lived at the residence with Jones, a roommate told officers. Johnson’s sister later told investigators she had not seen or heard from her brother in more than two weeks and was deeply concerned for his safety.

The witness also reported seeing a second man retrieve a cart from the front yard, place the unresponsive man into it, and wheel him down the street toward an alley, according to police.

A preliminary homicide investigation revealed that a nearby resident called 911 on the evening of January 2. The caller reported hearing a man repeatedly screaming, “Oh my God.” When she looked out her window, she saw a man later identified as Johnson stumble out of his home, clutch his chest, and collapse.

During the investigation, detectives obtained and executed a search warrant at Johnson’s home. Inside the residence, officers found possible blood evidence in multiple areas, including the bedroom, living room, and front doorway.

Jones then placed Johnson’s body into a wagon, covered it with a suitcase, and transported it to Leakin Park, where he disposed of the body. He later guided detectives and firefighters to the location where he said he dumped the body on January 20.

Per The Baltimore Banner, according to arrest documents, Eric Jones Jr. Confessed to killing of his boyfriend, Dashond Tamar Johnson after being transported to the homicide unit. Jones told investigators that he stabbed Johnson multiple times following a physical altercation.

According to updates sourced via local news outlets, a suspect has been arrested. Eric Jones Jr., 30, is charged with premeditated murder and first-degree and second-degree assault, according to an arrest warrant.

According to the Baltimore Sun, a "person of interest" was questioned by police after the 33-year-old man's body was recovered from Gwynns Falls. The autopsy has not yet been finalized.

The body is reportedly that of a man, per local news. Police discovered evidence of trauma on the deceased victim, prompting a homicide investigation.

The Baltimore City Police Department will take over the investigation as the case develops.

Crews responded to the 2800 block of West Baltimore Street near the railroad bridge after a report of a water rescue, which was later confirmed as a recovery operation.

According to the Baltimore Fire Department, a deceased person was recovered from the Gwynns Falls.

Several firefighters and emergency responders are at Gwynns Falls. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates from the scene.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2884 W Baltimore St.

Police arrested Jones on Wednesday in connection with a body recovered near the Gwynns Falls Trail in West Baltimore. Jones, 30, is charged with premeditated murder as well as first- and second-degree assault, according to an arrest warrant. No attorney was listed for Jones in online court records.

Johnson lived at the residence with Jones, a roommate told officers. Johnson’s sister later told investigators she had not seen or heard from her brother in more than two weeks and was deeply concerned for his safety.

The witness also reported seeing a second man retrieve a cart from the front yard, place the unresponsive man into it, and wheel him down the street toward an alley, according to police.

A preliminary homicide investigation revealed that a nearby resident called 911 on the evening of January 2. The caller reported hearing a man repeatedly screaming, “Oh my God.” When she looked out her window, she saw a man later identified as Johnson stumble out of his home, clutch his chest, and collapse.

During the investigation, detectives obtained and executed a search warrant at Johnson’s home. Inside the residence, officers found possible blood evidence in multiple areas, including the bedroom, living room, and front doorway.

Jones then placed Johnson’s body into a wagon, covered it with a suitcase, and transported it to Leakin Park, where he disposed of the body. He later guided detectives and firefighters to the location where he said he dumped the body on January 20.

Per The Baltimore Banner, according to arrest documents, Eric Jones Jr. Confessed to killing of his boyfriend, Dashond Tamar Johnson after being transported to the homicide unit. Jones told investigators that he stabbed Johnson multiple times following a physical altercation.

According to updates sourced via local news outlets, a suspect has been arrested. Eric Jones Jr., 30, is charged with premeditated murder and first-degree and second-degree assault, according to an arrest warrant.

According to the Baltimore Sun, a "person of interest" was questioned by police after the 33-year-old man's body was recovered from Gwynns Falls. The autopsy has not yet been finalized.

The body is reportedly that of a man, per local news. Police discovered evidence of trauma on the deceased victim, prompting a homicide investigation.

The Baltimore City Police Department will take over the investigation as the case develops.

Crews responded to the 2800 block of West Baltimore Street near the railroad bridge after a report of a water rescue, which was later confirmed as a recovery operation.

According to the Baltimore Fire Department, a deceased person was recovered from the Gwynns Falls.

Several firefighters and emergency responders are at Gwynns Falls. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates from the scene.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2884 W Baltimore St.

Police arrested Jones on Wednesday in connection with a body recovered near the Gwynns Falls Trail in West Baltimore. Jones, 30, is charged with premeditated murder as well as first- and second-degree assault, according to an arrest warrant. No attorney was listed for Jones in online court records.

Johnson lived at the residence with Jones, a roommate told officers. Johnson’s sister later told investigators she had not seen or heard from her brother in more than two weeks and was deeply concerned for his safety.

The witness also reported seeing a second man retrieve a cart from the front yard, place the unresponsive man into it, and wheel him down the street toward an alley, according to police.

A preliminary homicide investigation revealed that a nearby resident called 911 on the evening of January 2. The caller reported hearing a man repeatedly screaming, “Oh my God.” When she looked out her window, she saw a man later identified as Johnson stumble out of his home, clutch his chest, and collapse.

During the investigation, detectives obtained and executed a search warrant at Johnson’s home. Inside the residence, officers found possible blood evidence in multiple areas, including the bedroom, living room, and front doorway.

Jones then placed Johnson’s body into a wagon, covered it with a suitcase, and transported it to Leakin Park, where he disposed of the body. He later guided detectives and firefighters to the location where he said he dumped the body on January 20.

Per The Baltimore Banner, according to arrest documents, Eric Jones Jr. Confessed to killing of his boyfriend, Dashond Tamar Johnson after being transported to the homicide unit. Jones told investigators that he stabbed Johnson multiple times following a physical altercation.

According to updates sourced via local news outlets, a suspect has been arrested. Eric Jones Jr., 30, is charged with premeditated murder and first-degree and second-degree assault, according to an arrest warrant.

According to the Baltimore Sun, a "person of interest" was questioned by police after the 33-year-old man's body was recovered from Gwynns Falls. The autopsy has not yet been finalized.

The body is reportedly that of a man, per local news. Police discovered evidence of trauma on the deceased victim, prompting a homicide investigation.

The Baltimore City Police Department will take over the investigation as the case develops.

Crews responded to the 2800 block of West Baltimore Street near the railroad bridge after a report of a water rescue, which was later confirmed as a recovery operation.

According to the Baltimore Fire Department, a deceased person was recovered from the Gwynns Falls.

Several firefighters and emergency responders are at Gwynns Falls. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates from the scene.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2884 W Baltimore St.