In a felony arraignment hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on March 26, two co-defendants in a homicide case plead not guilty to all of their charges.
Royale McGlenn, 19, and Sean McFadden, 24, are charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, and four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. The charges stem from their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Royell Walker, 16, and Jamar Jackson, 19, on the 4200 block of 4th Street, SE on May 23, 2025.
After charges were read to both defendants, McGlenn’s attorney, Carrie Weletz, said that her client was entering a plea of not guilty and requested that a trial date be set for the case. McFadden’s attorneys, Howard McEachern and Charles Murdter, said the same for McFadden.
The prosecution said that they had begun the evidence testing process and also asked to set a trial date, in addition to a status hearing to provide updates on testing.
Judge Edelman worked with both parties to find a suitable date for trial and the court decided on June 21, 2027 for a jury trial for the case.
Parties are slated to reconvene on July 8.
