Homicide Defendant Pleads Not Guilty, Trial Scheduled

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A homicide defendant was arraigned before D.C. Superior Court Judge Jason Park in a hearing on May 1.

Desmond Barr Jr., 23, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, all offenses committed during release, for his alleged involvement in the death of Ambria Farmer, 20. Farmer’s body was found in Fort Dupont Park, on July 13, 2024, located near the 3600 block of F Street, SE, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

During the hearing, Barrs’ defense attorney, Dominique Winters, entered a plea of not guilty on all counts and asserted his constitutional rights, including the right to a speedy trial.

A trial date was set for Jan. 25, 2027.

Parties are slated to reconvene on Nov. 13.