BOYNTON BEACH, FL. (THECOUNT) — Jones Philippe, of Delray Beach, has been identified as the suspect arrested Saturday morning in the shooting death of a Boynton Beach woman.
Philippe, 21, was taken into custody after a woman was found shot dead during a possible burglary in Boynton Beach early Saturday.
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According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of shots fired on Platina Avenue, in the Platina Community in Boynton Beach Saturday shortly after 1 a.m. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a woman suffering from fatal gunshot injuries.
Philippe was arrested and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm and burglary.
The victim was not identified by officials.
Phillipe will make his first court appearance Sunday morning.
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