Homicide Defendant Requests New Attorney

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A homicide defendant requested a new attorney. 

Eric Davis, 59, is accused of fatally shooting 41-year-old Theodore Riley on the 1600 block of Gales Street, SE on July 19, 2021. According to court documents, Riley suffered from a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. 

During the Oct. 27 hearing, the prosecution asked that the attorney be appointed as soon as possible in order to continue with the current trial date, which is set for April 15. 

Dc Superior Court Judge Milton Lee scheduled the next hearing for Nov.18.