Based on a report from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park ordered a full mental competency exam for a homicide defendant on Aug. 28.
Corey Noble, 28, and Zion Humphrey, 26, are charged with first-degree murder while armed, attempted robbery while armed, and two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. The charges stem from their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Tre’Von Norman on March 20, 2025 on the 2400 block of Elvans Road, SE.
In court on Aug. 21, Judge Park granted Noble’s defense attorney Madalyn Harvey’s request and ordered a preliminary competency screening for Noble.
At the hearing, parties discussed a DBH report filed on Aug. 27 Harvey, agreed with the DBH request for her client to undergo a full mental competency evaluation.
For Noble to be mentally competent to stand trial, he must understand the charges against him and be able to assist in his defense.
The DBH report asked that Noble remain held at the DC Jail for the full evaluation, which parties voiced no objections with.
Humphrey did not attend the hearing but his attorney, Jesse Winograd, reiterated his client’s right to a speedy trial.
The parties are scheduled to reconvene on Oct. 9.
