Prosecution Expects More Arrests for Murder

By D.C. Witness Staff - January 23, 2019
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A prosecutor notified the court Jan. 23 that she expects at least three more arrests to be made in a murder case.

Antonio Upshaw, 29, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, among other offenses, for his alleged role in the death of 24-year-old Tyrone Johnson on the 2300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.

During the hearing, the prosecution said additional arrests may delay Upshaw’s trial, which is scheduled on April 8. The prosecutor also said that she’s conducting DNA testing on a hat that was found near the crime scene. She said the testing could also lead to a delay.

In 2017, police arrested and charged Jordan Woods with first-degree murder while armed in connection to Johnson’s death. However, the case was dismissed.

According to court documents, Johnson was shot while he was allegedly selling marijuana to an unidentified individual. 

Surveillance footage showed three cars leaving the crime scene after the murder. Based on the footage, court documents said that police believed multiple people were involved.

Upshaw is scheduled for a status hearing on March 1.