Detective Outlines Multiple Wounds Sustained by Homicide Victim

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A Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective outlined the injuries sustained by a homicide victim in front of DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on March 13.

Quateze Moore, 46, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Martinez Robinson, 25, on August 23, 2024, on the 1300 block of Girard Street, NW. Robinson suffered multiple gunshot wounds, succumbing to his wounds at a local hospital.

In court, the prosecution had the detective watch and explain surveillance footage from outside the park where the homicide occurred. This included MPD crime cameras that showed the entrance to the park.

Madalyn Harvey, Moore’s attorney, questioned the detective on the location of the gunshot wounds on Robinson, pertaining to a potential self-defense claim. The detective stated that all four of the gunshot wounds were on the front side of the victim’s body. Harvey also mentioned that the victim had prior convictions for gun arrests, which was corroborated by MPD.

Harvey also asked the detective questions addressing Robinson’s undergarments, as a gun was found “in his briefs.” According to the detective, the gun found at the scene was possessed illegally, had a laser scope, an extended magazine, and a ‘giggleswitch’, which changes the pistol from semi-automatic to automatic.

Due to time constraints, parties were unable to conclude the detective’s questioning.

Parties are slated to reconvene April 4.