Maryland Father Allegedly Kills Son During Christmas Eve Dispute

Tragedy in Baltimore County: Mark Jones, 30, is accused of killing his young son, Jacobi, during a domestic dispute at their Rosedale home. (Photo Credit: Law and Crime)

A Maryland father is accused of fatally shooting his 4-year-old son in the head on Christmas Eve after the boy asked him to leave his mother’s bedroom during an argument.

Mark Jones, 30, allegedly killed his young son, Jacobi Jones, during a domestic dispute inside the family’s home in Rosedale, Baltimore County, according to police officials. The violent episode also left the boy’s mother, Marcelle, and her 1-year-old daughter critically injured. Jones reportedly attempted to take his own life but survived and is now in custody.

Court documents obtained by C WMAR allege that the tragic incident began with a heated argument between Jones and Marcelle inside her bedroom. When Jacobi asked his father to leave the room, Jones retrieved a handgun and opened fire, police say.

Baltimore County Police reported receiving a call at approximately 6:35 a.m. about a shooting in the unit block of Breslin Court, 21237. Officers arrived to find an adult female and two young children suffering from gunshot wounds to their upper bodies. All three victims were transported to a hospital, where Jacobi was pronounced dead.

Marcelle later told reporters that domestic violence had been a recurring issue in her relationship with Jones.

Legal records reveal that Jones faced prior charges for assault involving a firearm in May 2023, to which he pleaded guilty to second-degree assault and received probation. Additionally, a temporary restraining order was issued against him in January 2023 for domestic violence, but it was dismissed for reasons unknown shortly afterward.

Jones now faces charges of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, child abuse, and assault. He is being held without bond as the investigation continues.

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