Montgomery records 10th homicide of 2012 | News

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the city's tenth homicide of 2012. The homicide happened Saturday at approximately 9pm.

Police and emergency crews were called out to Birmingham Highway and the Western Boulevard after getting reports that a man was lying beside the roadway. He reportedly had a severe laceration to the neck.

The victim was transported to Jackson Hospital where he was pronounced dead less than an hour later. 

The victim has been identified as 50-year-old Jacques Johns of Montgomery.

Detectives say they've made an arrest in the case. Mark Jones, 52, is custody charged with murder.

A motive is not currently known. No additional details are available at this time.

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