Shooting Archives - Page 55 of 404

‘Your Role in Killing That Man Cannot Be Erased or Excused,’ Judge Tells Juvenile at Sentencing

Details “He made a choice to participate in the gun violence that plagues our city,” a prosecutor told DC Superior Court Judge James Crowell as he ordered a juvenile convicted of... Read More

Victim’s Girlfriend Refuses to Testify in Homicide Trial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe ordered a homicide victim’s girlfriend arrested and charged with contempt of court because she refused to testify on July 29. Bernard Matthews, 44, is... Read More

Case Acquitted: Homicide Defendant’s Ex-Wife Testifies He Never Asked for an Alibi

Details Editor’s note: On Aug. 1, a jury acquitted Jarvis Jackson of all charges connected to the homicide of Deont’e Minor. A murder defendant’s ex-wife testified about discussions they had after a... Read More

At Sentencing Victim Says His Life Was ‘Shattered’ by Shooting

By Shea Carlberg [former] - July 30, 2024
Court | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan sentenced a defendant to nine years’ imprisonment for his involvement in a shooting at a store at a July 26 hearing. Eric Davis, 36,... Read More

One of Two Murder Defendants Found Incompetent

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun continued a murder case involving two defendants to determine the next steps in a July 26 hearing. Marlan Smith and Anthony Monroe, both 17,... Read More

Murder Defendant Considers Prosecution’s Plea Offer

Details A fatal shooting defendant was extended a plea offer before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun in a July 26 hearing. Antwain Ulmer, 19, is charged with premeditated first-degree murder... Read More

Witness’ Mental State an Issue in Decades-Old Murder Case

Details Counsel questioned whether a witness diagnosed with dementia could testify in a murder trial from three decades old. Complicating matters, the witness is out of state and counsel will need... Read More

Lack of Plea Offer Leaves Defense ‘Bewildered’

Details The prosecution told the court they wanted to give a murder victim’s family more time to discuss a plea offer after the defense counsel requested a reason for the delay.... Read More

Shooting Defendant’s Sentencing Delayed a Second Time

Details DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur continued a sentencing for a shooting defendant following an issue with the pre-sentencing report on July 29. David Walls, 38, pleaded guilty to kidnapping... Read More

Jury Convicts Man for Murdering His Child’s Mother

Details A jury in DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan‘s courtroom convicted a homicide defendant of all charges in connection to his child’s mother’s murder on July 26. Keanan Turner, 35,... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating Fatal Northeast Shooting

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Phillip Williams, which occurred on July 29 on the 3500 block of Ames Street, NE. Read More

Shooting Defendant Requests Dismissal for Missed Indictment, Despite Agreeing to Delay

Details A shooting defendant requested DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur dismiss an indictment on July 29, citing the prosecution’s failure to meet the nine-month deadline despite previously agreeing to extend... Read More