Defendant Waives Preliminary Hearing

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A homicide defendant waived his preliminary hearing, sending him into trial preparation.

Anthony Williams, 45, is charged with carrying a pistol without a license after he allegedly shot and killed Brooklyn Michael Lynn. The incident occurred on Dec. 14, 2022, on the 2700 block of Good Hope Road, SE.

During the April 6 hearing, Williams waived his right to a preliminary hearing, allowing defense attorney Prescott Loveland to focus his energy on preparation for trial.

According to court documents, In an incident described as “road rage,” Williams allegedly shot Lynn, 33, when he approached the defendant after a car accident and allegedly punched him. Lynn was not in nor operating either car involved in the accident.

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers arrested Williams on charges of second-degree murder while armed, but prosecutors processing the case are seeking a lesser charge.

All parties are scheduled to return to court on April 21 for a felony status conference.

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