Update: Charges laid – Jonathan Martinez fatally stabbed near his Bronx home

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NYPD responded to the report of a stabbing on Bryant Ave. near Aldus St. in Foxhurst on April 18th at approximately 6:00pm.

Police located the victim, 23-year-old Jonathan Martinez suffering from stab wounds to his back. The victim was rushed to Lincoln Hospital where he died of his injuries.

Police said Martinez got into an argument with his killer just down the block from where he lived with his family.

A gofundme campaign has been created in Jonathan Martinez honour

Update April 28th
Investigators have arrested Rayshawn Ireland, 24, and Veronica Poole, 21. Both suspects have charged with murder and manslaughter, and Ireland was also charged with weapons possession.

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