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Document: MPD Investigating a Southeast Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Taquan Turner, which occurred on Oct. 7 on the 100 block of T Street, NE. Upon responding to... Read More

Document: MPD Arrests Suspect in 2023 Benning Road Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 39-year-old Juan Adams, who is charged with second-degree murder while armed, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 38-year-old... Read More

‘The Devil is in the Details,’ Says Prosecution in Murder Case Closing

Details A jury in DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun’s courtroom heard closing arguments on Oct. 9 for a homicide that occurred in December of 2020. Dennis Chase, 32, is charged... Read More

Murder Defendant May Not Want to Represent Himself

Details A homicide defendant alerted the court that he may be reconsidering his request to represent himself before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on Oct. 9. Wonell Jones Jr., 37,... Read More

Judge Extends Response Deadline For MOtion to Dismiss in A Homicide

By Natalie Note - October 10, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan agreed to extend the prosecution’s deadline to respond to a homicide defendant’s motion to dismiss his case on Oct. 9. Michael Sanders, 30, and... Read More

Homicide Defendant Pleads Not Guilty

Details A homicide defendant was arraigned in a murder case on Oct. 9, before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt. Deandre Miles, 28, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed,... Read More

Co-Defendants Found Guilty of Assault in Armed Carjacking Trial

By Lucy Orgolini - October 9, 2024
Carjacking | Daily Stories | Suspects | Victims |

Details A jury in DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur’s courtroom partially convicted two co-defendants on Oct. 8 for their involvement in a carjacking incident Gregory Patterson, 41, and Jimmy Johnson,... Read More

Murder Defendant Testifies He Acted in Self-Defense in Drug Dispute

Details On Oct. 8, a homicide defendant told a jury in DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun’s courtroom that he acted in self-defense in a drug-fueled incident. Dennis Chase, 31, is... Read More

Judge Conditionally Accepts Manslaughter Plea in Murder Case

Details A defendant pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on Oct. 9, but the judge says he needs time before ruling on the... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause, Orders Detention in Stabbing Case

Details On Oct. 8, DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Herrmann found probable cause during a stabbing defendant’s preliminary hearing. Ethan Cunningham, 20, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating a Northeast Homicide

By D.C. Witness Staff - October 9, 2024
Daily Stories | Documents | Shooting | Victims |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Eric Alexander that took place on Oct. 7, on the 1100 block of Eastern Avenue, NE. Upon responding... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating a Southeast Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Dominic Johnson that took place on Oct. 7, on the 4100 block of Southern Avenue, SE. Upon responding... Read More