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Two Arrested in Mt. Vernon Murder Investigation

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Mt. Vernon Police
Dantrez Brown

Two people have been arrested in connection with a murder in Jefferson County.

The Mt. Vernon Police Department says the 17-year-old male is charged with armed robbery and mob action related to the homicide of Deandray Jackson.
The juvenile is in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Facility pending a court appearance in Jefferson County Court.

Police have also arrested 21-year-old Dantrez Brown. He's charged with obstructing justice. Brown is in the Jefferson County Justice Center.

Officers say this is an on-going investigation.
 

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