Trans teen identified as shooting victim in murder investigation | Murders

According to the coroner, the victim was Jazlynn Johnson, an 18-year-old transgender woman. Her death was due to murder.

The Metropolitan Police Department said a 17-year-old boy “intentionally” shot Johnson. He was arrested for murder, police said.

Authorities generally do not identify underage suspects unless they are charged as adults.

Police said the suspect’s father called police shortly after 4 a.m. to report that his son had shot a friend.

Johnson was found in the 1600 block of East St. Louis Avenue near Maryland Parkway.

Police have not released any further details.

Contact Ricardo Torres-Cortez at [email protected].