Homicide Defendant Arraigned on Seven Charges

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On Sept. 29, two co-defendants were arraigned on seven counts before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo in connection to a homicide.

Antoine Tucker, 30, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, robbery while armed, attempted robbery while armed, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a prior convict for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Vernon Harrison on June 22, 2022, on the 2800 block of Alabama Avenue, SE.

Tucker’s co-defendant, 30-year-old Nakia Pearson, is charged with accessory after the fact while armed, carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business, and tampering with physical evidence, for allegedly assisting Tucker in after the incident to remain undetected by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in connection to the murder.

Pierce Suen, Tucker’s defense attorney, alerted the court he was pleading not guilty to all charges, and asserted his constitutional rights, including the right to a speedy trial.

Parties are expected back Nov. 2 in front of Judge Anthony Epstein.

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