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Defendant Pleads Guilty to Killing Man with Wooden Board, Assaulting Others With Bed Frame

Details A defendant pleaded guilty to killing a man in 2019 and assaulting two others in 2020. Andre Dubose was initially charged with first-degree murder while armed for beating 37-year-old Ahmad... Read More

Defendant Arraigned on Murder, Weapons Charges

Details A murder defendant was arraigned on a four-count indictment and scheduled to go to trial. Shaka Haltiwanger is accused of killing 39-year-old Anthony Kelly, who was found in the foyer of... Read More

Document: Suspect Arrested in Green Street Homicide

Details A suspect has been arrested in reference to a deadly shooting in Southeast, DC. At approximately 3:39 p.m. on May 4, officers responded to the 2300 block of Green Street,... Read More

Document: Arrest Made in 2021 Homicide

Details A suspect has been arrested in reference to the fatal shooting of an 18 year old in 2021. At approximately 4:18 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2021, police responded to the... Read More

Man Charged in Deadly Hostel Shooting Pleads Guilty to Non-Homicide Charge

Details The defendant charged in a deadly hostel shooting pleaded guilty to a non-homicide charge. Nathan Hunter, 40, and Ronald McKnight, 44, were at the DC International Hostel in the Shaw... Read More

Defense Awaits Plea Offer in Three-Defendant Murder Case

Details A defense attorney accused prosecutors of procrastinating on a plea offer and asked for his client to be returned to a treatment facility during a hearing for a three-defendant murder... Read More

U.S. Border Patrol Apprehends Suspect Wanted for DC Homicide

By D.C. Witness Staff - May 17, 2022
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details Members of the U.S. Border Patrol in Douglas, Az., apprehended a suspect wanted in reference to a March homicide. At approximately 8:50 p.m., police responded to the 1500 block of... Read More

Attorneys Prepare for Murder Trial Involving Alleged Police Leak

Details Attorneys are preparing for a September murder trial involving alleged gang violence and police leaks which is expected to feature testimony from more than 90 witnesses. Derek Turner and Ronnika... Read More

Domestic Violence Defendant Sentenced for Stabbing Sibling

Details A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a domestic violence defendant who pleaded guilty to stabbing his brother after he hit him. When parties met in court for the sentencing on... Read More

Plea Deal Sparks Anger from Father of Woman Killed in February

Details The father of a 34-year-old woman killed in February addressed a DC Superior Court judge after the defendant charged in her death accepted a plea deal. Miana Luckett was shot... Read More

Domestic Violence Defendant Decides Against Pursuing Insanity Defense

By Mark Lu - May 13, 2022
Court | Daily Stories | Domestic Violence | Suspects |

Details The defense team in a domestic violence case is no longer pursuing a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. The defendant is indicted on charges of assault with... Read More

Document: Suspect Arrested in Double Homicide

Details A suspect has been arrested in reference to a double homicide. At approximately 3:21 p.m. on March 14, officers responded to the 700 block of 13th Street, SE, for the... Read More