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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- January 19, 2023
Court
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Daily Stories
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Homicides
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Shooting
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Suspects
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Victims
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On January 19, according to the prosecution, all evidence the prosecution has against the defendant in preparation for trial.
Devonte Brothers, 28, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection with the murder of Arkeem Jackson, 30, on June 16, 2019, on the 4300 block of 4th Street, SE. Four other victims were wounded during the shooting.
Brothers is also charged with first-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 27-year-old Deron Leake on Oct. 17, 2019, on the 4200 block of 6th Street, SE.
Brothers’ attorney, Ronald Resetarits, informed the DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt that he was ready to proceed with trial on Sept. 6.
Judge Brandt scheduled a status hearing for March 10 at 9 a.m.