Eighteen-Year-Old Homicide Defendant Detained

By Sadie Herman [former] - December 21, 2023
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

On Dec. 20, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun denied defense request to release a murder suspect.

Antwain Ulmer, 18, is charged with first degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Charles Sullivan, on the 700 Block of Kenilworth Avenue, NE on July 9. 

Ulmer’s defense attorney, Frances D’Antuono, began by requesting Ulmer be released. 

D’Atuono explained that in past criminal cases, Ulmer has been an “exceptionally good probationer,” arguing Ulmer had been falsely accused of another incident and, “He performed flawlessly” during his release. 

The prosecution argued that Ulmer’s current charge is extremely serious, and that his previous case was dismissed not due to an acquittal, but rather a failed prosecution.

The prosecution said releasing Ulmer would be highly inappropriate. 

Judge Okun said he will detain Ulmer.  

He stated that this crime could have potentially resulted in several more injuries than the death of Sullivan. He also stated that the violent nature of the crime, as well as the weight of the evidence weighed strongly in favor of detention. 

The parties are expected to reconvene Feb. 16.