Jerome Stocks dies in fatal Prince George’s County shooting
Fatal Prince George’s County shooting death of Jerome Stocks – Obituary
The Prince George’s County Police Department announced the arrest of 31-year-old Darius Jackson of Oxon Hill in connection with the fatal shooting of Jerome Stocks. The shooting occurred on the night of November 26, 2024, at around 9 p.m. on Silverbirch Lane in Laurel.
Officers responded to the scene after reports of a shooting and found 58-year-old Jerome Stocks suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite immediate efforts to assist him, Stocks was declared dead at the scene.
Investigations revealed that the motive for the shooting stemmed from a dispute between Jackson and a family member of Stocks. Jackson was arrested within hours of the incident and faces charges of both first-degree and second-degree murder.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department at (301) 516-2512.