LAUREL, Md. – The suspect wanted for a fatal shooting Tuesday night is now in custody. He’s 31-year-old Darius Jackson of Oxon Hill. He is charged with the murder of 58-year-old Jerome Stocks of Laurel.
On November 26, 2024, at approximately 9:05 pm, officers responded to a reported shooting in the 12000 block of Silverbirch Lane in the unincorporated section of Laurel. Officers located the victim outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
Through various investigative techniques, detectives identified Jackson as the suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest. The PGPD’s Fugitive Unit located and arrested him on Wednesday.
The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot the victim over a dispute with the victim’s family member. They were known to each other.
Jackson is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He’s in the custody of the Department of Corrections.
Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0070954.