Juveniles Archives - Page 6 of 35

Homicide Victim’s Friend Testifies He Returned Fire Against Alleged Juvenile Killer

Details A homicide victim’s “close friend,” told DC Superior Court Judge James Crowell he shot back at his friend’s killer as the suspect fled the scene. The juvenile, a 16-year-old boy,... Read More

‘Hostile’ Witness Testifies in Juvenile Murder Trial

Details Prosecutors in a juvenile murder trial moved to deem a man as a “hostile witness,” saying he changed his statements and avoided questions during his testimony. The juvenile, a 16-year-old... Read More

New Testimony About A Shooting Linked to 2020 Homicide, Conspiracy Case

Details The prosecution presented eyewitness testimony about what they allege is one of four shootings which all defendants conspired to commit leading to murder. Koran Jackson, 23, Tyiion Kyree Freeman, 24,... Read More

Prosecution Presents Social Media Texts About Firearms in Murder, Conspiracy Case

Details Parties reviewed search warrants and messages through Instagram and Facebook involving firearm deal before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt in a three co-defendant homicide and conspiracy trial. Koran Jackson,... Read More

Judge Orders Teen Homicide Defendant Remain Detained, ‘To Guarantee Safety for the Community’

Details On April 12, DC Superior Court Judge Kendra Briggs denied a teenage defendant’s request for release and ordered multiple forensic evaluations. The 16-year-old boy is charged with second-degree murder while... Read More

Uncooperative Witness Admits to Testifying While High in Murder, Conspiracy Trial

Details On April 11, the mother of an individual linked to a homicide defendant wavered when asked to identify a murder suspect during testimony before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt.... Read More

Judge Admonishes, Dismisses Sleeping Juror in Murder, Conspiracy Trial

Details In a complex murder trial now entering its third month, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt vented her frustration at a frequently inattentive juror and then dismissed him. “We can’t... Read More

Judge Finds Substantial Probability in Juvenile Homicide Case

Details On April 9, DC Superior Court Magistrate Judge Dorsey Jones found substantial probability that a juvenile male was the perpetrator in the fatal shooting of another juvenile at a DC... Read More

Testimony About ‘Rap Beef’ as Possible Motive for Murder

Details On April 9, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt heard testimony from a witness familiar with two co-conspirators, and evidence from forensic DNA technicians who explained their role in analyzing... Read More

Document: MPD Arrests 16-Year-Old in Brookland Metro Station Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced a juvenile was arrested and charged in connection to the Brookland Metro Station shooting that killed 14-year-old Avion Evans on April 4 on the... Read More

Document: MPD Arrests a Teen in a Southeast Shooting

By D.C. Witness Staff - April 9, 2024
Daily Stories | Documents | Juveniles | Shooting |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they arrested a juvenile in connection to a shooting that occurred on April 5 on the 500 block of 13th Street, SE. According to... Read More

Document: MPD Arrests Two Teens for Discharging a Firearm

By D.C. Witness Staff - April 9, 2024
Daily Stories | Documents | Juveniles | Shooting |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced two juveniles were arrested for their alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on April 7 on the 300 block of Delafield Place,... Read More