Document: Police Arrest Suspect in June Homicide

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Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested July 20 Bernard McKinney.

McKinney, 17, is suspected of fatally shooting Daymond Chicas on June 11. Chicas, 24, died at a local hospital from gunshot wounds on June 12.

According to the DC Courts, McKinney’s presentment took place on July 21. He is being charged as an adult for first-degree murder while armed.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 31.

Follow D.C. Witness for updates on the case.