Police: Man killed in Covington hit with brick before shooting; 2 arrested
Editor's note: Officials have clarified that only one person was shot during the Aug. 8 incident. This story has been updated.
A man is facing charges in connection with a shooting in Covington that left a man dead, officials said.
Dazzamon Jones, 31, is currently in custody on a warrant for murder, Covington police said on social media Saturday.
Police identified Jones as a suspect on Friday and executed a search warrant in the 1200 block of Banklick Street, officials said, adding Jones later surrendered himself to police.
Officers were called to the 1200 block of Russell Street around 6:14 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a person shot, officials said.
Once they arrived at the scene, officers found 34-year-old Edgar Lopez dead from at least one gunshot wound.
A fight preceded the shooting, Lt. Justin Bradbury said. Officials have yet to say what that fight was about.
At least two dozen shots rang out during the incident, Bradbury said.
Jones, of Covington, is currently being held at the Kenton County Detention Center, jail records show. He's scheduled to appear in court Monday morning.
Officials say 51-year-old Brian Gray, of West Price Hill, is charged with assault in connection with the incident.
Gray is accused of striking Lopez with a brick two to three times prior to the shooting, according to a criminal citation filed in Kenton County District Court.
Gray is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Tuesday.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: 2 arrested in Covington fight, shooting that killed Edgar Lopez
