Next update in case against Bikila Kejella scheduled for July

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The case against suspect Bikila Kejella for the alleged murder of Eric Garrett moved forward Tuesday, and another court date for later this year was scheduled.

In the early hours of September 12, 2016, police arrived at the 2300 block of 11th St. NW.

Upon their arrival, police found Garrett suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Garrett was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead a few days later.

In December police arrested Kejella in connection with the shooting. He is charged with first-degree murder while armed. Kejella is being held without bond and scheduled for his status hearing July 6.