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D.C. Witness Staff
- July 8, 2019
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A second arrest was made July 8, 2019 in relation to the murder of Christopher Payne on June 30, in the 1400 block of W Street NW. Malik Coles, 22, was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder While Armed. A warrant had been issued for his arrest on July 3.
Previously, Duan Garmany had been arrested on June 30, the same day as the murder, and was also charged with First Degree Murder While Armed. Duan Garmany is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on July 12.
An additional gunshot victim was treated for non-life threatening wounds that he suffered as a result of the same shooting on June 30.
A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide case in Washington, DC. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.
7 8 19 Second Arrest Made in a Homicide 1400 Block of W Street, Northwest (Text)