Document: Fourth Arrest Made in Homicide on Benning Road, NE

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The Metropolitan Police Department arrested June 26 the fourth suspect in a fatal shooting in January.

According to a press release, 25-year-old Tavist Alston is charged with first-degree murder while armed o his alleged involvement in the death of 22-year-old Michael Taylor on the 1700 block of Benning Road, NE on Jan. 12.

Alsotn is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on July 9.

Three other individuals, including 22-year-old Carlos Turner, 18-year-old Stephon Evans and 21-year-old Alonzo Brown are also charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection to the homicide.

Turner pleaded guilty to the homicide in May. Brown and Evans are scheduled for a felony status conference on July 2.



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