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By
Ella Munnelly
- November 19, 2024
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Theprosecution calls multiple expert witnesses in a murder trial before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on Nov. 18.
Tony Morgan, 31, is charged with first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, and conspiracy. The changes stem from his alleged involvement in a fatal shooting on the 3500 block of Wheeler Road, SE, on Oct. 20, 2018, which resulted in the death of 19-year-old Malik McCloud.
According to previous proceedings, prosecutors are aiming to prove that Morgan got in a stolen vehicle with another individual, they armed themselves, hid their identity with ski masks, and went into “enemy territory” allegedly to kill McCloud. Prosecutors showed video footage from the incident, where one could see the car pulling up and apparently shooting.
The prosecution called the lead detective who responded to the crime scene, and identified several bullet casings found as well as bullet holes found in a vehicle associated with the crime.
A firearms expert, testified that based on his examination of the bullet casings, he can eliminate what guns weren’t used but cant say for certain what gun was.
A DNA statistical analyst reviewed test results of water bottles, cigar wrappers and other objects found in the suspect car and concluded the presence of the defendant’s DNA could not be ruled out.
Under cross, Megan Allburn, Morgan’s attorney, pointed out that there was noevidence of Morgan’s DNA on the car or on the firearm likely used in the shooting.
Parties are slated to reconvene with additional testimony on Nov. 19.