A defendant pleaded not guilty in the fatal shooting of a teen before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Feb. 2.
Navar Rogers, 18, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Zyion Turner. The shooting took place in an apartment on the 4200 block of 4th Street, SE, on Sept. 2, 2023. Turner suffered from two gunshot wounds to his face and neck.
During the hearing, Terrence Austin, Rogers’ attorney, alerted the court of his intent to plead not guilty and asserted his constitutional rights.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene April 9.
