In the wake of a Valentine's Day tragedy, Long Beach Police have apprehended two suspects linked to the murder of Jamie Jones, a 36-year-old resident. Jones was found fatally wounded by a gunshot in his Chestnut Avenue home last month. Following a thorough investigation, authorities arrested 44-year-old Damion Videl Castro in Hollywood on March 14. He was charged with murder, along with firearms and parole violations, reported the Long Beach Police Department.
Law enforcement officials strongly believe the fatal shooting began as a confrontation between Castro and Jones, who were roommates. The argument appears to have quickly escalated, leading to a grim outcome. In addition to Castro's arrest, Danielle Mika Payne has been taken into custody, facing charges for her alleged role in the affair as an accessory to murder, KTLA reports. Castro is being held without bail, while Payne's bail is $50,000.
Police rushed to the scene at approximately 2:36 a.m. on February 14th after reports of a gunshot victim. Upon their arrival, they discovered Jones with a gunshot wound to his upper body. Despite the best efforts of both the officers on the scene and Long Beach Fire Department personnel, Jones was pronounced dead after being moved to a local hospital, according to a news release covered by Hoodline.
With the investigation proceeding, detectives Sean Magee and Juan Carlos Reyes are seeking information that can shed further light on the case. The Long Beach Police Department has called upon anyone with knowledge regarding the shooting to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted to "LA Crime Stoppers" as the community seeks to reconcile with the violence that has pierced its peace.
