Homicide Defendant Waives Right To Preliminary Hearing

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On March 15, a homicide defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing in DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe’s courtroom.

Christopher Tyler, 46, is charged with first degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Nolan Edwards at the 4100 block of Ames Street, NE, on July 7, 2023.

According to court documents, Tyler allegedly attempted to rob Edwards in his apartment before shooting him multiple times and fleeing in a gray Ford Explorer.

During the hearing, Tyler’s defense attorneys, Thomas Healy and Frances D’Antuono, alerted the court he was waiving his right to a preliminary hearing.

Parties are slated to return May 8.

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