Arrest in Cold Case Homicide of Off-Duty Washington, D.C., Police Officer

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Man arrested in cold case homicide of off-duty Washington, D.C., police officer in 2017 after five years of the case being unsolved.

Key Points

  • Arrest made in the cold case homicide of Sgt. Tony Anthony Mason Jr., who was shot to death in 2017.
  • The suspect, Dion Thompson, was 18 at the time of the shooting and is currently serving time in federal prison on unrelated charges.
  • The case remained unsolved for five years until a tip led to Thompson's arrest.
  • The victim, Sgt. Mason, was unarmed and not in uniform at the time of the attack.

Pros

  • Arrest made in a cold case, providing closure to the victim's family and the community.
  • Prosecutors diligently pursued the case after receiving a tip that reinvigorated the investigation.

Cons

  • The motive for the shooting is unclear in the charging documents.
  • Only one person has been charged in connection to the crime, while others allegedly involved have not faced charges.