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‘We Already Got Enough Violence in These Streets,’ Says Eyewitness in Shooting Trial

By Sam Chodorow [former] - May 12, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details A defendant’s friend, who grew up in “a rough neighborhood” with him, testified she told him to turn himself in following a shooting, before DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause for Fatal Stabbing, but Grants Suspect’s Release

Details DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein agreed there was probable cause that 49-year-old Wali Shabazz was the perpetrator in a fatal stabbing. Shabazz is charged with second-degree murder while armed... Read More

Prosecutors ‘Don’t Care About the Delay,’ Says Defense in 2010 Murder Trial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein delayed a homicide trial, which was slated to begin May 20, by almost a year due to pending motions. Kavon Young, 33, is charged... Read More

Prosecution Says Slang Texts Describe Failed Shooting in Murder, Conspiracy Pattern

Details Prosecutors introduced text messages allegedly between a defendant and an associate regarding a “hit” connected to three co-defendants in a homicide and conspiracy trial . The evidence was presented before... Read More

Prosecutors Insist Juvenile is Guilty of Homicide, Despite Defense Attorneys Blaming Older Brother

Details During closing arguments in a juvenile homicide trial, prosecutors insisted the defendant is guilty of all charges, despite his attorneys blaming his older brother before DC Superior Court Judge James... Read More

Three Adolescents Accused in Senior Victim’s Fatal Beating Get a Trial Date

Details DC Superior Court Judge Kendra Briggs set a murder trial date of June 24 for three girls, one 12-years-old and the other two, 13, in a May 8 hearing. Meanwhile,... Read More

Not Guilty of Shooting Says Defendant

By Adriana Marroquin - May 8, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects |

Details A shooting defendant was arraigned before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur, on May 8. Marvin Smith, 31, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed, possession of a firearm... Read More

Shooting Defendant Pleads Not Guilty At Arraignment

By Adriana Marroquin - May 8, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects |

Details A shooting defendant was arraigned before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park, on May 8. Mekhi Wilkins, 18, is charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm, carrying a pistol without... Read More

Prosecutors Link Rapper’s Murder to Teen’s Death, Shooting Spree

Details Prosecutors allege a rapper’s shooting was the motive for three defendants’ shooting spree, which led to the death of a young boy and multiple injuries. Koran Jackson, 23, Tyiion Kyree... Read More

Jury Convicts Man Charged With Killing Ex-Girlfriend’s Boyfriend

Details A homicide defendant, who shot his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend to death, was convicted by a jury in DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun’s courtroom on May 7. Marcus Walker, 23,... Read More

Lead Detective Says He Didn’t Investigate Tips in Homicide Case

Details In a juvenile trial, a homicide detective told DC Superior Court Judge James Crowell that, although he received tips about the case, he did not investigate them. Defense lawyers believe... Read More

Document: MPD Arrests Suspect in a Fatal Shooting in Southeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of an individual in connection to a homicide on Oct. 30, 2023 on the 1800 block of Fairlawn Avenue, SE. According to... Read More