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3 Arrested In Murder Of Wayne County Corrections Officer Devante Jones

(CBS DETROIT) - A multi-state investigation, is shedding light on the death of a Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy.

The Detroit Police Department says three people are now in custody for the murder of 23-year-old Devante Jones.

Officials call it one of the largest operations, that's not over just yet.

Jones was shot and killed last month, while off-duty.

This was just a few hours after his shift as a corrections officer.

DPD Chief James white isn't going so far as to say he was targeted for his job, or if a criminal organization is involved.

The investigation is still ongoing.

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