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By
Amanda Michelson [former]
- June 21, 2022
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Dennis Chase, was arraigned on first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction charges.
According to court documents, the Metropolitan Police department was called to the 400 block of Xenia Street, SE, on Dec. 7, 2020, where they found Anthony Orr, 30, with a gunshot wound to the head. Chase, 30, allegedly shot Orr in the head then pushed him out of a car. Orr died at a nearby hospital later that day.
Chase was originally charged with second-degree murder while armed but was indicted on May 12 for first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.
DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun presided over the arraignment on June 21.
Judge Okun scheduled jury selection to start on March 11, 2024. The trial is anticipated to last until March 28, with the prosecution expecting use two weeks and the defense expecting to use two days.
Judge Okun scheduled a status hearing for Sept. 13.