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By
Raina Bonifacio
- February 25, 2025
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A defendant, charged in connection to a fatal mass shooting, pleaded not guilty to additional charges, and requested his trial date be delayed before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on Feb. 24.
Devonte Brothers, 29, is charged with conspiracy, two counts of first-degree murder premeditated while armed, seven counts of possession of a firearm during crime of violence, eight counts of criminal street affiliation, three counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm with prior conviction, and simple assault. These charges stem from his alleged involvement in the mass shooting that fatally wounded Arkeem Jackson, 30, on June 16, 2019, on the 4300 block of 4th Street, SE. Four other victims sustained injuries during the shooting.
During the hearing, Brothers, who was originally only charged with six indictment charges, pleaded not guilty to the additional charges, and asserted his constitutional rights, including the rights to a speedy trial.
Dominique Winters, Brothers’ attorney, claimed the prosecution added additional charges and changed strategy to force a continuance of the previously scheduled March 10 trial date, and prolong the case. Winters stated the defense could not prepare for that trial date with the 21 additional charges brought against Brothers.
As a result Judge Edelman granted the defense’s motion to put off the trial.
The new trial date is set for Sept. 8, 2026.
Parties are slated to reconvene April 11.