A night out on the H Street corridor in Northeast Washington, D.C. ended in homicide for 23-year-old Jaydon Parson. On the evening of Tuesday, February 18, 2025, police were called to the 700 block of H Street, NE shortly before 10 p.m. and found Parson suffering from gunshot wounds; he died at the scene. He lived in Northwest D.C.

Court documents and surveillance footage describe a verbal altercation that began inside a local bar between Parson and two other individuals. The footage shows Parson leaving the establishment followed by the two men. As he attempted to enter his vehicle he was pulled out by one of them, a struggle occurred, and Parson was shot multiple times.

The Metropolitan Police Department’s investigation identified a suspect. On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 42-year-old Dione Dorn of Northwest D.C., who was charged with First Degree Murder while Armed. Prosecutors have cited CCTV, cell phone data placing Dorn nearby, and identification of Dorn in footage by his brother, noting a distinctive red outfit. A judge found probable cause to proceed and court discussion has included Dorn’s significant health issues and pre-trial confinement conditions.

If anyone was in the 700 block of H Street, NE that night or has information about the altercation or the people involved, please come forward.