Defendants Plead Not Guilty to 2020 Homicide

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During a hearing on Sept. 8, two co-defendants were arraigned on murder charges. 

Ky’lee Palmer, 23, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault to kill while armed, possession of a firearm, tampering with physical evidence, and destruction of property worth $1,000 or more for allegedly shooting  60-year-old Barron Goodwin on Feb. 12, 2020, on the 800 block of 51st Street, SE.  Palmer is also charged with kidnapping while armed and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction in another case. 

On Sept. 7, Metropolitan Police Officers (MPD) arrested and charged 20-year-old Aaron Adgerson with premeditated first-degree murder, assault with intent to kill while armed, and two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the same case. 

Palmer and Adgerson pleaded not guilty to all charges and asserted their rights to a speedy trial.

DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe scheduled the next hearing for Sept. 22.