The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a 26-year-old Washington, DC resident in the Southeast section of the city. Read more »

In the third day of a multi-day hearing, a DC Superior Court judge found probable cause in a hearing that involved two defendants and two victims. Read more »

During closing statements March 9, defense counsel reiterated that the defendant was innocent, blaming a faulty investigation by the police for his arrest. Read more »

During the first week of a murder trial, a judge said believing an eyewitness to the crime would be “comical.” Dajuan Jones, 19, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 26-year-old Cheyenne Washington on the 4400 block of E Street, SE in July of 2018. Read more »

During the first day of a murder trial March 2, a defense attorney told the jury about how a conviction would lead to two tragedies, instead of atoning for one. Read more »

During jury selection on Feb. Read more »

During a trial readiness hearing on Feb. Read more »

During a trial readiness hearing on Feb. Read more »

During a trial readiness hearing on Feb. Read more »

During a status hearing Jan. Read more »

During a status hearing July 12, a judge set two status hearings after the prosecution said the defense received evidence material connected to a murder. Read more »

During a status hearing, prosecutors argued in favor of placing a 17-year-old murder defendant in the DC jail, regardless of legislation that mandates otherwise. Read more »

A judge found probable cause and ordered a teenager held without bond Oct.4 for his alleged involvement in a summer homicide. Read more »

There was a 46 percent uptick in homicides in Washington, DC during the first full month of summer compared to the same time period last year. Read more »