On Sep. 1 Charles Robert Lewis Jr. was arraigned before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein.
Lewis is charged with first-degree murder for his alleged involvement in the killing of 55-year-old Mark Carter. Lewis, 33, was accused of hitting and kicking Carter to death on Oct. 10, 2022, on the 600 block of Southern Avenue, SE, where the victim was found lying in the street by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Parties told Judge Epstein that they are currently involved in plea negotiations.
The next status hearing is scheduled for Sep. 21.
