Two suspects have been indicted in the 2002 killing of hip-hop artist Jam Master Jay, which until now had been one of New York City’s most notorious unsolved killings, CBS News has confirmed. Karl Jordan Jr. will be arraigned for the murder and other charges on Monday afternoon and Ronald Washington will be arraigned later this week.
The New York Times first reported the indictments. Federal prosecutors were expected to announce the charges at a news conference Monday afternoon.
Jason “Jay” Mizell, known professionally as Jam Master Jay, was a member of 1980s hip-hop sensation Run-DMC, behind hits such as “It’s Tricky” and the Aerosmith remake collaboration “Walk This Way.”
The 37-year-old was shot once in the head in his Queens recording studio by a masked assailant, police said at the time. He left behind a wife and three children.
Jam Master Jay of Run DMC performs on stage at the Respect Festival in London, U.K., in 2001.
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