DNA Testing Requested by Murder Suspect

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A defendant in a homicide case asserted his right to independent DNA testing before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on Sept. 20.

Ranje Reynolds, 27, is charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for allegedly shooting and killing Tarek Boothe, 27, on Jan. 31, 2022, on the 3200 block of M Street, NW. 

During the status hearing, Cheryl Stein, Reynolds’ defense attorney, told the court that the defendant planned to assert his rights to independent DNA testing. 

Parties are to reconvene on Nov. 20.