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Is a Homicide Defendant Mentally Competent? Defense Says No

By Amber Fienagha - April 8, 2025
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details A homicide defendant’s attorney argued against a mental competency finding before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park in a hearing on April 1. Darryl Thompon, 35, also known as Darryl... Read More

Carjacking Victim Testifies About His Ordeal

By Amber Fienagha - April 8, 2025
Carjacking | Daily Stories | Victims |

Details A carjacking victim took the stand during an April 8 hearing in front of DC Superior Court Judge Deborah Israel and offered emotional testimony about being threatened at gunpoint during... Read More

Leaf Blower Shooting Goes to The Jury

Details Parties gave their closing statements in a non-fatal shooting over blowing leaves incident before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on April 3. Lawrence Murphy, 50, is charged with... Read More

Prosecutors Call Defendant a ‘Clever Story Teller’ in Homicide Trial

Details The prosecution argued the defendant’s testimony differed from his initial interview with police to justify his self-defense claim in a homicide trial before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on... Read More

DOCUMENT: 1.23.24 MPD Makes Second Arrest in a 2023 Homicide Case

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an update regarding a 2023 homicide case. On Oct. 1, 2023, Leo Colter, 56, was found deceased from gunshot wounds near McPherson Square. On... Read More

Shooting Defendant Found Guilty on All Charges

Details A homicide defendant was found guilty of all eleven charges after a two week trial in front of DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on April 7. Roger Jones, 42,... Read More

DOCUMENT: MPD Investigating Fairlawn Avenue Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Dec. 26 in the 2700 block of Fairlawn Avenue, SE. The victim, identified as 41-year-old... Read More

Search Reveals a Discarded Knife Thought to be a Murder Weapon

By John Battistelli - April 7, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing | Victims |

Details An evidence specialist found a knife prosectors say links a defendant to a fatal stabbing. The testimony was presented to a jury in DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan’s courtroom... Read More

DOCUMENT: 3.27.25 MPD Makes Arrests in 2024 Homicide Case

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of Elijah Washington, 18, who has been charged with First Degree Murder while Armed in connection to a fatal shooting on Sept.... Read More

document: 4.7.25 MPD Investigating Mount Olivet Road Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on April 5 in the 900 block of Mount Olivet Road, NE. The victim, identified as... Read More

DOCUMENT: 4.7.25 MPD Investigating Eastern Avenue Fatal Shooting

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on April 5 in the 1100 block of Eastern Avenue, NE. The victim, identified as 48-year-old... Read More

DOCUMENT: 03.27.25 MPD Investigating Southeast Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on March 27 in the 2800 block of 1st Street, SE. The victim, identified as 29-year-old... Read More