February 2024 - Page 15 of 17

Non-Fatal Shooting Trial Rescheduled Amid Prosecution Issues

By Kiliane Gateau [former] - February 5, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details On Feb. 5, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno rescheduled the trial date in a non-fatal shooting case due to prosecution issues. Marquez Beasley, 31, faces charges of assault with... Read More

Data Shows Significant Decrease in Homicide Rate from December 2023 to January 2024

Details According to D.C. Witness data, there was a 59 percent decrease in homicides in January when compared to numbers from December 2023. January had nine homicides and 13 non-fatal shootings,... Read More

In Observation Hearing Judge Finds Defendant Needs More Mental Health Treatment

By Audrey Staudacher [former] - February 5, 2024
Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details On Feb. 5, DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur presided during a mental observation hearing in the case against Jonathan Jones. Johnathan Jones, 37, is charged with one count of... Read More

Document: MPD Arrests a Teen for Assault with Intent to Murder

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest has been made in reference to a shooting that occurred on Jan. 3 on the 1000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. According... Read More

Document: MPD Seeks a Vehicle Involved in a Shooting

By D.C. Witness Staff - February 5, 2024
Daily Stories | Documents | Shooting |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect vehicle involved in a shooting that occurred on Feb. 4 on the 700 block... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating a Homicide in Southeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Feb. 4 on the 1200 block of Southern Avenue, SE. According to MPD documents, officers responded to... Read More

Document: Second Victim Dies After Man’s Overnight Crime Spree

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that a second shooting victim has died from his injuries in connection to a Jan. 29 crime spree. On Jan. 29, at the 900... Read More

Shooting Defendants Plead Not Guilty During Arraignment

Details On Feb. 2, two non-fatal shooting defendants were arraigned before DC Superior court Judge Robert Salerno. Jonah Harris, 47, and Gerald Jones-Hall, 23, are charged with conspiracy to rob, two... Read More

Jury Partially Acquits Homicide Defendant

Details On Feb. 2, following a multi-week long trial, a homicide defendant was partially acquitted of all charges before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein. Elhadji Ndiaye, 24, was acquitted of... Read More

‘By Virtue of Mere Type of Charges, He’s Dangerous,’ Says Judge, Denying Defendant’s Release

Details On Feb. 2, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt denied a homicide defendant’s motion for release. Niko Hall, 32, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to... Read More

Homicide Defendant Walks Out After Judge Finds Probable Cause

Details On Feb. 1, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt found probable cause for first-degree murder while armed in a homicide case. Deandre Miles, 28, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder... Read More

Defendant’s Sentencing Rescheduled Due to Medical Issues

By Isabella Graf [former] , Sam Chodorow [former] - February 3, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting |

Details In a Feb. 2 sentencing hearing, a defendant convicted for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting case failed to appear before the court in DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun’s... Read More

Month: February 2024