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On July 8, 2023, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Atlantic City Police Department responded to the 1100 block of Pacific Avenue for a physical altercation.
When they arrived, they discovered the victim, Jewel Lonon, suffering from stab wounds. Lonon ultimately died from his injuries.
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An investigation into the incident revealed that the suspect was identified as 37-year-old Julio Felix Vazquez-Dones.
Vazquez-Dones was charged with first-degree Murder, second-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and third-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.
Dones was arrested and detained pending his first court appearance.
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This is a pending investigation being cooperatively conducted by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office’s Major Crimes Unit and the Atlantic City Police Department.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or other crimes, please contact the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7800 or go to the Prosecutor’s Office website or by clicking on the link ACPO.
Tips to provide information by filling out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page.
People can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234 or 1-800-658-8477 (TIPS) or visit the Crime Stoppers website at http://www.crimestoppersatlantic.com/.
Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those who commit crimes in Atlantic County.
These charges are merely an accusation. All persons charged with crimes are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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