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Defense receives DNA Test Results from Prosecutors 

During a status hearing on Feb. 22, defense attorney Matthew Davies received DNA test results from prosecutors and the remaining evidence on behalf of a murder defendant. 

Raymond Davis, 50, is charged with second-degree murder while armed in connection to the murder of Henry Hackett, 41. The incident occurred on the 2000 block of  Langston Place, SE on June 3.

Upon arrival, the victim was found unconscious and unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds. Medics responded to the scene and transported the victim to the George Washington Hospital where life-saving efforts were limited. He was pronounced dead. 

Davis requested a future status hearing date when he has the results of the additional DNA testing the defense is conducting. 

The next scheduled hearing is a status hearing on March 10. 

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