Homicides

By Elizabeth Brady [former] , Lucy Orgolini [former] - October 7, 2024
Daily Stories | Data | Featured | Homicides | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details According to D.C. Witness data, as of Oct. 2, there were 17 homicide incidents and 19 homicide victims in the District in September. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has announced... Read More

By Elizabeth Brady [former] - October 7, 2024
Homicides | Shooting | stabbing | Victims |

Details On Oct. 4, a homicide defendant rejected a global plea deal that would have required him to serve 56 years in prison, before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt.  Reginald... Read More

By Marissa Stambaugh [former] , Kelsey Ball [former] - October 4, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details A defendant pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed in front of DC Superior Court Judge Raffinan on Oct. 4.  Martinez Raynor, 24, was originally charged with conspiracy, felony murder... Read More

By Jenna Lee [former] , Phoebe McConnell [former] - October 4, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details A witness testified that a homicide suspect was allegedly taking quizzes on his phone about murdering his best friend in a trial in front of DC Superior Court Judge Marisa... Read More

By D.C. Witness Staff - October 4, 2024
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects connected to the homicide of 36-year-old David Washington, which occurred on Sept. 15, on the 2300 block... Read More

By Elizabeth Brady [former] - October 3, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Data | Homicides | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details During witness testimony Oct. 2 parties clashed on bullet casing location with the defense questioning if the evidence pertains to the shooting.  Dennis Chase, 31, is charged with first-degree murder... Read More

By Alex Garcia Pecina [former] - October 3, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo denied a homicide defendant’s request to be released under location monitoring on Oct. 2. Tremon Jackson, 21, is charged with second-degree murder while armed... Read More

By Alex Garcia Pecina [former] - October 3, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details Prosecutors presented a homicide defendant’s internet searches from days leading up to a murder before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on Oct. 2.  Eugene Burns, 32, is charged with... Read More

By Lucy Orgolini [former] - October 3, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur reinstated a shooting defendant’s original sentence during a hearing on Oct.1. On March 4, 2019, Tyiion Freeman, 22, was convicted of assault with significant... Read More

By Elizabeth Brady [former] - October 2, 2024
Data | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details A trial for a homicide that may have stemmed from a dispute between two old friends got underway with opening arguments on Oct. 1 before DC Superior Court Judge Robert... Read More

By D.C. Witness Staff - October 2, 2024
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Shooting |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a fatal shooting incident that took place on Oct. 1, on the 900 block of Eastern Avenue, NE. Upon responding to reports of... Read More

By Natalie Note [former] - October 2, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | stabbing | Suspects | Victims |

Details A defense attorney challenged DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein’s ruling that a homicide suspect is mentally competent to stand trial during a hearing on Oct. 2.  Asmerom Ghebrekidan, 53,... Read More