Homicide Case Delayed Due to Defendant’s Refusal to Appear in Court

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DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo continued the case of a homicide defendant following his refusal to appear in court in an April 26 hearing.

Darius Anderson, 23, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and two counts of carrying a pistol without a license for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Israel Mattocks. The incident occurred on June 15, 2022, on the rear of the 3900 block of Minnesota Ave., NE.

According to Anderson’s defense attorney, Wole O. Falodun, Anderson decided not to appear in court. Falodun didn’t specify why Anderson refuse.

Due to his failure to appear, the case was delayed.

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