Trial Date Set for Homicide Defendant

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On July 27, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun arraigned Anthony Lewis on murder charges.

Lewis, 24, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the death of Camero Clemons

Clemons, 19, was shot on May 28, 2022, on the 600 block of Otis Place, NW. He died on June 4, 2022 from his gunshot wounds. 

After pleading not guilty, Lewis asserted his Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial. Parties set the trial date as Oct. 21, 2024.

The case is set to return on Oct. 4.