Armand Ard Scharif Jones, 35, was shot and killed on the evening of Friday, July 26, 2024, in Wilmington. Police responded shortly after 7:30 p.m. to the 500 block of South Van Buren Street and found him suffering from gunshot wounds; he was taken to a nearby hospital and later died of his injuries.

Obituary and memorial information identify him as Armand Scharif Jones, known to many as Poppy, born November 15, 1988, in Wilmington alongside a twin sister. He attended schools in the Red Clay and Christina districts, graduated from Glasgow High School, and was connected to Wilmington Head Start and Wilmington Job Corps.

Police described the investigation as ongoing and asked anyone with information to contact Detective Brandon Mosley at 302-576-3646.

If anyone knew Armand or witnessed what happened on South Van Buren Street that evening, please share information with Detective Mosley.