Daily Stories Archives - D.C. Witness

Jury Acquits Woman of Shooting Ex-Girlfriend’s Former Lover

By Adriana Marroquin - May 12, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects |

Details A jury in DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson’s courtroom acquitted a defendant of a shooting in a complex domestice dispute on May 2. Tyshay Moore, 27, is charged with... Read More

Tempers Flare Between Opposing Lawyers After Murder Mistrial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt admonished argumentative attorneys and obstreperous defendants after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict in a homicide case on May 7. Demonte Gibson,... Read More

Document: Police Arrest 21-Year-Old for Shooting in Columbia Heights

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 21-year-old Kyiel Kearny in connection with a shooting that occurred on May 10 in Columbia Heights. Officers responded to the 1300... Read More

Document: Police Seek Multiple Suspects for Armed Carjacking

By D.C. Witness Staff - May 12, 2025
Carjacking | Daily Stories | Documents | Suspects |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are seeking multiple suspects involved in an armed carjacking that occurred on May 9 on the 1200 block of 4th Street, SE. The... Read More

Jury Convicts Defendant of Killing Co-Worker

Details A jury in DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park’s courtroom convicted a homicide defendant of all charges on May 5. Ranje Reynolds, 28, was charged with first-degree murder while armed... Read More

Document: Police Arrest Suspect for 1 year old’s Death

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 24-year-old Wayne Blake, who is alleged to have been involved in the homicide of 1-year-old Journee Moore from Upper Marlboro, MD.... Read More

Eyewitness Describes Murder Victim’s Futile Plea for Help

Details The trial in a fatal shooting case continued on May 7 before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park with a witness recounting how the bloody victim pleaded for help. Naquel... Read More

Homicide Juror Dismissed For Fear of Retaliation

Details A juror communicated concern to DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz‘s chambers about potential retaliation if murder and mass shooting defendants are found guilty. The issue came up during a... Read More

Document: Police Arrest 5 Teens for Two Carjackings

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced May 8 the arrest of five juvenile suspects involved in two armed carjackings on May 7 in Northeast Washington, D.C. The incidents occurred within... Read More

Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Fatal Stabbing in Dupont Circle

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 46-year-old Donald Shields, who is alleged to be involved in a fatal stabbing in Dupont Circle on Dec 30. The victim,... Read More

Attorneys in a 2016 Murder Case Will File to Dismiss Based on Lack of Prosecution

Details DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz ordered a 2016 homicide defendant be released from St. Elizabeths hospital during a hearing on May 2, and his attorney says the case should... Read More

Document: Police Investigate Nonfatal Shooting Near School in NorthEast DC

By D.C. Witness Staff - May 8, 2025
Daily Stories | Documents | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an investigation into a shooting that occurred on May 1 in Northeast Washington, D.C. Three suspects brandished handguns and fired at a victim in... Read More