Demetrius Brandon found not guilty of murder charges

By D.C. Witness Staff - March 9, 2018
Court | Homicides | Suspects |

After two days, a jury found March 8 Demetrius Brandon, 30, not guilty of murder or possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for the alleged shooting of 38-year-old Marcus Manor.

Manor was shot and killed on the 2900 block of Sherman Ave, NW on Oct. 20, 2015. Kevin Chase said he allegedly shot Manor in self defense after his life was threatened, but Manor was not armed. Witnesses testified that Manor was a violent individual. Counsel also said Manor was involved in an abusive relationship with Chase’s sister.

Additionally, the jury found Chase, 30, guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm and carrying a pistol without a license. Chase was found not guilty of assault with significant bodily injury from an altercation that happened at his sister’s apartment complex four days before the homicide.

Jurors could not reach a decision on Chase’s first-degree murder charge. The jury could also not decide if Brandon should be charged with accessory after the fact in an assault with the intent to kill. According to counsel, Brandon picked Chase up at a nearby gas station after the shooting and drove him away from the scene.

The jury is scheduled to return on March 12 to continue deliberations.