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D.C. Witness Staff
- April 29, 2021
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DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann presided over two murder cases and two domestic violence cases during the April 28 initial hearings.
In total there were 23 defendants presented before the court.
Tarik Turner is charged with second-degree murder while armed in connection with the death of 28-year-old Keosha Ferguson. Turner, 25, allegedly shot Ferguson on the 1300 block of Congress Street, SE on March 31.
According to court documents, the police found four victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Two of these victims, George Evans and Keosha Ferguson, died from their injuries. According to statements from witnesses, there was an altercation between Turner, Evans, Furguson and another victim. Turner allegedly returned fire at Furguson and the second victim after being shot during the altercation.
Judge Herrmann found probable cause and decided to hold Turner. He has a felony status conference scheduled for May 19.
The second defendant, John Philogene, is charged with second-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 34-year-old Evan Wood. Philogene, 23, allegedly shot Wood on March 27 during an altercation on the 4200 block of 6th Street, SE.
Judge Herrmann found probable cause and decided to hold Philogene. He has a felony status conference scheduled for May 19.
The first domestic violence defendant is charged with simple assault, attempted threats to do bodily harm and destruction of property. The second domestic violence defendant is charged with attempted threats to do bodily harm and destruction of property.
Both defendants were released on personal recognizance under the supervision of the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) and have status hearings scheduled for Nov. 3.
Sasha Ridenour wrote this article.