Defendant Pleads Not Guilty in Two Different Shooting Cases

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A defendant pleaded not guilty in two cases in front of DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on July 11.

Guy Q Johnson, 57, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, 2 counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm in his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Kriston Robinson on March 25, 2020, on the 1600 block of 19th Street, SE.

According to court documents, officers responded to the location and found Robinson sitting in the driver seat of a white Kia Forte, unconscious with a gunshot wound to the head. Robinson was taken to Prince George County Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Johnson pleaded not guilty to all five counts. The prosecution also mentioned his indictment in another case.

In the second case, Johnson pleaded not guilty for his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on July 9, 2023, where he is being charged with assault with intent to kill, possession of a firearm in a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Defense attorney Kevin Mosley requested information on the evidence the prosecution has collected in both cases be provided by the next status hearing date.

Judge Epstein also inquired about Johnson’s knee, saying he was informed that the defendant would be receiving surgery in August.

Given the surgery, parties are slated to return to court on Sept. 27.