On Sept. 27, a defendant waived his right to independently test DNA evidence recovered at a homicide scene.
Marcus Walker, 23, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, assault with a deadly weapon, assault with a deadly weapon against a minor, second-degree cruelty to children, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device for his alleged role in the killing of 28-year-old Erik King on Oct. 11, 2022. The shooting occurred on the 800th Block of 21st Street, NE.
According to witnesses, Walker got into a dispute with King prior to shooting him in his chest and groin area.
Defense counsel, Jesse Winograd, informed the court that they will be waiving their right to independent DNA testing.
All results have been disclosed by prosecutors at this time as the case heads on the path to trial.
Parties are expected back to court April 5.
