DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson found probable cause that a defendant was the perpetrator in a shooting incident during a hearing on Jan. Read more »

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has identified the victim in a Feb. Read more »

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 61-year-old Matthew Lee Murphy in connection with a shooting on Oct. Read more »

A new defense attorney took on a 2019 homicide case on April 26.  Andre Smith, 33, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 23-year-old Delwaun Lyons on the 3000 block of 30th Street, SE, on July 20, 2019.  Defense attorney Anthony Matthews was recently assigned to Smith’s case, replacing the previous attorney, Ieshaah Murphy. Read more »

During the month of February, the District saw a decrease in homicides compared to the start of the New Year, which tallied 19 homicides. Read more »