January 2024 - Page 5 of 13

Case Acquitted: Witness Testifies the Alleged Shooter Was ‘No Longer in the Courtroom’

By Payton Anderson [former] , Anthoine Godin [former] - January 25, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details Donnell Tucker was acquitted of all charges on Jan. 31, 2024. On Jan. 24 prosecutors presented opening statements and several witnesses before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno regarding what... Read More

Jury Acquits Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant

By Adriana Marroquin - January 25, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects |

Details On Jan. 24, following a multi-day trial, a jury acquitted an individual accused of a non-fatal shooting in DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz’ courtroom. Charles Whitney, 24, was charged... Read More

Document: MPD Arrests Second Man in Mother’s Day Murder of 10-Year-Old Girl

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced a second arrest was made in the Mother’s Day 2023 shooting that killed a 10-year-old girl on the 3700 block of Hayes Street, NE.... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating Fatal Northeast Shooting

By D.C. Witness Staff - January 25, 2024
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Shooting |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Jan. 22 on the 4600 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE. According to MPD documents, officers responded to... Read More

Judge Accepts Plea Deal in Sentencing Homicide Defendant

Details During a Jan. 23 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe accepted a plea deal for a homicide victim and sentenced him to 10 years. Ch’Juan Robinson, 26, was originally... Read More

Defendant’s Release Conditions Modified for Good Behavior

Details On Jan. 24, DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan modified release conditions for a compliant shooting defendant. Davida Johnson, 26, is charged with possession of a firearm during the commission... Read More

Probable Cause Found in Fatal Shooting Case

Details On Jan. 23, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe found probable cause to bring a shooting defendant’s case to trial under assault with intent to kill charges, but denied the... Read More

Probable Cause Found In ‘Assassination’ Homicide

Details On Jan 24, D.C Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe found that a homicide case has sufficient evidence to go to trial. Andre Hicks, 41, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder... Read More

Full Competency Examination Ordered Pending Available Facilities

Details On Jan .24 , arguments were presented before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe regarding a defendant’s mental competency to stand trial. Deonte Spicer, 38, is charged with first-degree premeditated... Read More

Juvenile Homicide Co-Defendant Rejects Plea Deal in Pre-Trial Hearing

Details On Jan. 23, a homicide defendant, involved in a co-defendant matter, rejected a plea offer extended by the prosecution before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt. Koran Jackson, 23, Reginald... Read More

Judge Releases Defendant Accused of Second-Degree Murder to Home Confinement

Details On Jan. 23, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt presided over a hearing about the well-being of a homicide defendant. Roshella Williams, 49, is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly... Read More

‘He Got Killed Because of Me.’ Second Surviving Victim Continues Testimony in Homicide Case

Details On Jan. 23, a second surviving victim who suffered gunshot wounds to his hip, leg and right foot continued his testimony in a murder case before DC Superior Court Judge... Read More

Month: January 2024