Community mourns the tragic murder of a 4-year-old in Baltimore County
- A Baltimore County mother grieves the loss of her four-year-old son, who was shot by his father.
- The incident took place on Christmas Eve and left the mother and another child injured.
- The tragedy has sparked community outrage and discussions on the need for better responses to domestic violence.
In Baltimore County, a tragic incident occurred on Christmas Eve that resulted in the death of four-year-old Jacobi Marcelle and injuries to his mother, Promyss Marcelle, and his one-year-old sister, Peyton. According to police reports, the children's father, Mark Jones Junior, age 30, shot his children and their mother during a domestic dispute inside their Rosedale apartment. This heartbreaking event took place just hours after the mother reached out to law enforcement, seeking help regarding her safety, but tragically, there were no protective measures in place to stop the violence. The shooting unfolded in the early hours when Promyss and her children were asleep. Mark entered their bedroom, initiated an argument, and pulled out a handgun. Disturbingly, his four-year-old son Jacobi asked him to leave, which led to the father opening fire. Promyss was shot and fell to the floor, and when she regained consciousness, she realized her son had been fatally wounded. She managed to escape the apartment to seek assistance. Community members turned out to support the grieving family, mourning the loss of a young boy described as the