Regional Briefing

HOMICIDES

Man, 28, Found Slain in D.C. Apartment

A 28-year-old man was found shot to death in his Southeast Washington apartment building last night, D.C. police said. Officers found Derrick Jones, who had been shot at least once, in the apartment in the 2300 block of Hartford Street about 6:30 p.m., officials said. No motive was known, officials said.

-- Clarence Williams

Two Found Shot to Death in Annapolis House

A man and woman were found fatally shot yesterday in a house in Annapolis, and police said they think the killer knew the victims.

"It does not appear to be a random incident," police spokesman Ray Weaver said. "There are persons of interest that are being looked at."

The victims' names were not released. Neighbors said a couple who appeared to be in their 40s or 50s had been living in the rented house for several months.

-- Baltimore Sun

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