Double Homicide Defendant Accused of Jail Stabbing

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At a status hearing on Feb. 16, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan discussed another offense a homicide defendant faces resulting from his incarceration.

Antoine Turner, 30, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the deaths of Demeitri Anderson, 23, and Demetrius Benson, 34.

On Nov. 3, 2020, Turner allegedly shot Benson on the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE. He was later found on the 4500 block of Dix Street, NE. Then, on Nov. 29, 2020, Turner allegedly shot and killed Anderson on the 4500 block of Benning Road, SE.

During the status hearing Judge Raffinan said Turner is additionally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing.

According to court documents, Turner allegedly stabbed an individual at the DC Jail as he awaited further proceedings. The incident occurred on Jan. 1.

The next status hearing has been set for June 14.

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