A homicide defendant in a gang-related mass shooting case failed to appear before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on July 21.
Jorden McClaine, 18, is charged with conspiracy, two counts of premeditated first-degree murder while armed with aggravated circumstances, two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, and four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a July 18, 2024 mass shooting that killed 29-year-old Lamont Street and 50-year-old Jermaine Proctor on the 3200 block of 22nd Street, SE. The shooting injured two additional victims.
McClaine is also charged with assault with intent to kill and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on Feb. 22, 2023 on the 2200 block of Alabama Avenue, SE.
McClaine is charged alongside Marquis Middleton Jr., 19, Andre Greene, 27, and Dionzai Parker, 22, who were not present at this hearing.
Before his hearing, McClaine refused to leave the DC Jail to be transported to the courthouse. US Marshals, who assist in the transportation of defendants, hurried to understand the situation, and communicate with Judge Ryan.
“Did he refuse to get out of his cell? Did he refuse to get on the bus? These are detail-important events,” said Judge Ryan.
At the previous hearing, Judge Ryan granted McClaine’s motion’s for a new defense attorney. Since then, Peter Odom was appointed by Judge Ryan as counsel.
Odom expressed that he had tried to visit McClaine at the DC Jail the day prior but was “not successful in doing so.” He indicated that he will attempt another visit during the week or next.
Parties are slated to reconvene on July 30.
