DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park vacated Malique Outland’s trial at a hearing on Aug. 13 after parties indicated their intent to resolve the case through a plea agreement.
Outland, 21, is charged with armed carjacking robbery while armed, and two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the carjacking of a Chevrolet Malibu on Aug. 9, 2022 on the 2000 block of Fendall Street, SE.
Later the same day, the carjacked vehicle was reportedly involved in the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Brian Buxton on the 100 block of Irvington Street, SE.
Outland’s co-defendants, Aaron Walker, 22, and Dasani Dawson, 22, both pleaded guilty on Jan. 21 for their involvement.
Walker pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed and is scheduled for sentencing on Oct. 30. Dawson pleaded guilty to armed carjacking and is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 21.
At Outland’s hearing, the prosecutor expressed that parties were comfortable canceling the trial scheduled for Oct. 13 as they were “nearing disposition.” Karen Minor, Outland’s attorney, agreed.
Judge Park then vacated the trial date and scheduled a status hearing on Oct. 16 when Outland is expected to accept a plea offer.
