Case Acquitted: Defendant’s Ex-Wife Testifies in 2017 Homicide Case 

By Nick Pallotto [former] - October 5, 2023
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This case has been acquitted.

On Oct. 4, prosecutors continued their case in a fatal shooting trial before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun.

Cedric Alexander, also known as Tony White, 52, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, robbery while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior crime of violence, and carrying a pistol outside a home or place of business with a prior felony for his alleged involvement in a fatal shooting of 38-year-old Daquan Hooks on the 1900 block of 13th Street, SE on March 23, 2017. 

Alexander’s ex-wife testified that on the day of the shooting, he was on the phone with someone around 3 a.m. or 4 a.m., but was unsure of the caller’s identity.

During the call, she overheard a brief mention of a gun but could not say anything further about why a firearm was discussed. 

She also stated she never had the full story as to what happened on the day of the incident, just “bits and pieces.” 

“Everybody knew when [Hooks] was deceased. It was not a secret,” she stated.

Prosecutors also called a detective from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) who described the area around the crime scene.  The officer said items of clothing were found believed to be Hooks’ including a jacket with suspected blood stains on it. However, no bullets or shell casing were discovered.

Parties are expected back on Oct. 5.