During a status hearing Jan. 17, defense counsel told a DC Superior Court judge that more time was needed to discuss DNA testing.
Bernard Mckinney is charged with first-degree murder while committing or attempting to commit a robery with a firearm, assualt with the inent to rob while armed, possesion of a firearm during a crime of violence and robbery while armed. Mckinney allegedly shot 24-year-old Daymond Chicas on the 300 block of 50th street near Kelly Miller pool on June 12, 2018.
Judge Neal Kravitz suggested that the trial date from July 2021 to July 13, 2020.
An official change would take place when counsel can agree on a suitable date.
A status hearing is scheduled to occur on Feb. 28, 2020.
