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Officer Testifies Gunfire Sounded Like ‘Full-On Explosion’ In Mass Shooting

By Leah Meyer , Patrick Hillmeyer - April 21, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details First responders testified they were preoccupied with helping the victims of a mass shooting before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on April 10. The defense, meanwhile, questioned whether evidence... Read More

Defense Challenges Validity of Police Search in a Homicide

By Keirah Chen - April 17, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details The defense filed a motion to suppress evidence found by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in a shooting homicide. The argument was presented in a hearing before DC Superior Court... Read More

Judge Cites Premeditation Evidence in Murder of Sleeping Teen

By Michelle Roldan - April 17, 2025
Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park determined probable cause in a teen homicide, detaining the defendant based on evidence his actions were premeditated. Navar Rogers, 17, is charged with second-degree... Read More

Judge Delays Opening Arguments in Murder Trial

By Michelle Roldan - April 17, 2025
Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park postponed murder trial openings due to scheduling conflicts between parties on April 15. Ranje Reynolds, 27, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and... Read More

Motions Hearing Continues with Questions About Victim’s Alleged Gang Ties Unanswered

Details More questions than answers resulted from litigation in a motions hearing April 15 and 17, continuing the hearing to May and vacating the trial date. Christian Johnson, 34, is charged... Read More

Defendant’s Former Friend Testifies about Possible Revenge Killing

Details A one-time friend of a fatal shooting defendant testified about a suspected revenge killing in a trial before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on April 14. Bernard Eddy, 25,... Read More

Prosecution Won’t Hold Mass Shooting Suspect as Investigation Continues

Details A homicide defendant, held for his alleged involvement in a mass shooting, was permitted pre-trial release before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on April 14. Antwan Shelton, 41, is... Read More

Competency Questioned, Accused Murderer Disrupts Virtual Hearing

By Amber Fienagha - April 15, 2025
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details During a homicide proceeding on April 11, a defendant repeatedly interrupted the hearing as the prosecution attempted to have an expert witness testify about the defendant’s mental capacity. Marcus Barringer,... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter in 2022 Shooting

By Ankush Dwivedi - April 15, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Shooting |

Details Murder defendant, Rafeal Stevens, 40, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on April 14. Stevens was also convicted of possession of a firearm during... Read More

Severance Denied For Duo in Gang-Related Homicides

By Ankush Dwivedi - April 15, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details Counsel was not able to sever two suspects from a five defendant homicide case before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on April 11. According to a 2024 release from the prosecution,... Read More

Judge Denies New Attorney, Withdrawal of DNA Waiver in a Homicide

Details D.C. Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson denied a homicide defendant’s motions for new counsel and to withdraw a DNA testing waiver on April 14. Kevin Singletary, 47, is charged with... Read More

Judge Seeks Status of Injured Homicide Defendant

By Amber Fienagha - April 15, 2025
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz instructed defense counsel on April 11 to expedite medical assistance to an injured homicide defendant, and the judge said he would ask the department... Read More