Found Deceased MD - Jeffrey Brooks Jr., 22, found dead in car after no show at work, roommate taken into questioning, Baltimore, 24 March 2023

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A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection to the death of 22-year-old Jeffrey Brooks Jr.

Brooks was reported missing on Thursday by concerned family members who stated that Brooks had not shown up to work earlier in the morning.

According to police, the family also told them the 22-year-old had gotten into a physical altercation with his roommate the evening prior.

On March 24, the roommate, now identified as 24-year-old Markis Russell, was taken into custody for questioning.

Around 10:45 p.m., police discovered Brooks’ body in the back of his car in the 6800 block of Harford Road. He was found with a gunshot wound.

Brooks has been charged with the murder of Jeffrey Brooks, Jr. Russell is currently at Central Booking, where he is waiting to see a court commissioner.

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Police said detectives interviewed the family and obtained information that led them to take the roommate, identified as Markis Russell, 24, into custody. Police said Russell gave a full confession and directed detectives to Brooks' remains.

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Army Reservist Jeffrey Brooks Jr., 22, was found fatally shot in a parked car behind a church on Harford Road in northeast Baltimore, city police said.

Brooks' family reported him missing on Thursday after he didn't show up for work. Police said the family heard Brooks got into a fight with his roommate Wednesday night. His car was missing and he wasn't answering his cellphone, police said.

Police said detectives interviewed the family and obtained information that led them to take the roommate, identified as Markis Russell, 24, into custody. Police said Russell gave a full confession and directed detectives to Brooks' remains.

The medical examiner's office will conduct an autopsy.

Russell was charged with murder and remains held at Central Booking.

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