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By
Yvianna Estrella
, Natalie Valentin - January 24, 2025
Daily Stories
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Homicides
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Shooting
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A homicide victim’s best friend testified about their plans on the day of his death before a jury in DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park’s courtroom on Jan. 23.
Ronald Wallace, 48, and DeAngelo Glover, 30, are charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm, for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Tyrone Wright on Jan. 19, 2021 on the 3700 block of Hayes Street, NE.
Wallace is additionally charged with carrying a pistol outside of home or business.
During the hearing, prosecutors called on Wright’s friend, who had spent part of the day with him, and testified Wright was “like a brother to me.”
The witness said Wright was a close childhood friend, that they were known to hangout in the neighborhood where the homicide occurred. He testified Wright’s loss has impacted him and their community.
The witness testified he and Wright were in his car when Wright stepped out to take a call. According to the witness, he heard “a few gun shots,” but didn’t see who shot them or where they came from.
Wright’s friend told the jury he sped away from the scene, and realized Wright had been injured when he returned later in the day.
The friend testified he had seen “Ronnie,” who he identified as Wallace in the courtroom, at the scene, but had not seen who shot Wright.
The trial is set to reconvene on Jan. 27.