Murder Defendant Pleads Not Guilty in Second of Two Homicide Cases

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A homicide defendant currently facing two separate fatal shooting cases has pleaded not guilty in the second case before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Feb. 11.

Rico Parker, 43, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Marcus Little, 52, on Nov. 13, 2023, on the 400 block of Ridge Road, SE.

Parker is also charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged shooting of Jabari Malloy, 17, on Feb. 25, 2024 on the 700 block of Lamont Street, NW. Parker has already pleaded not guilty on all counts for this case.

When presented with the charges filed against him, Parker’s attorney, David Akulian pleaded not guilty to each count.

Akulian shared that they were prepared to proceed, pending the prosecution’s turning over evidence.

The two ongoing cases will be joined in future proceedings, with Judge Park granting a continuance for both cases as Akulian decides how to proceed.

Parties are slated to reconvene on May 16.