A homicide defendant was sentenced to 11 years with five years of supervised release by DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on July 2, with the the shooting victim's mother present for the hearing.  On April 4, Antwain Ulmer, 20, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed and assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in the fatal shooting of Charles Sullivan, 30, on July 9, 2023, on the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue, NE.  Through the deal, parties agreed to a sentencing range of ten-to-16 years of imprisonment.  The prosecution believed that there was a motive and aggravating circumstances behind the attack and requested Ulmer receive 16 years in prison for the incident, while his defense attorney, Frances D'Antuono argued that Ulmer acted in fear and suggested 10 years as appropriate punishment.  Sullivan’s mother gave a victim impact statement demanding justice for her son, and to see Ulmer get the maximum time in prison. Read more »

A murder defendant accepted a plea agreement extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on April 4. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz told parties, “I don’t think I can accept this plea under these circumstances,” during a hearing on March 20. Read more »

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A fatal shooting defendant was extended a plea offer before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun in a July 26 hearing.  Antwain Ulmer, 19, is charged with premeditated first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Charles Sullivan on July 9, 2023, on the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue, NE.  The deal requires the defendant to plead guilty to premeditated murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, possession of a firearm during the crime of violence, and carrying a pistol without a license outside of his home or business. Read more »

A homicide defendant pleaded not guilty to a five-count indictment on April 19 during an arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun.  Antwain Ulmer, 19, is charged with premeditated first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Charles Sullivan on July 9, 2023 on the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue, NE.  Ulmer was indicted on April 17 on five counts, including one count of premeditated first degree murder while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, one count of assault with intent to kill while armed, and one count of carrying a pistol without a license.  During the hearing Ulmer’s defense attorney, Frances D'Antuono, told the court that Ulmer pleaded not guilty to every charge and asserted his constitutional right to a speedy trial.  Parties are expected to return to court on July 26.  Read more »

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The Metropolitan Police Department's (MPD) Homicide Branch arrested and charged 18-year-old Antwain Ulmer with first-degree murder premeditated while armed for his alleged involvement in a homicide that occurred on July 9 on the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue, NE. Read more »

The Metropolitan Police Department's (MPD) Homicide Branch is seeking the public's assistance in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on July 9 on the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue, NE. Read more »

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A DC Superior Court judge agreed to review information regarding the trial of two convicted murder defendants.  Don Hancock and Reynaud Cook are serving 20 year sentences for second-degree murder while armed in the 2004 fatal shooting of Nacarto Gladden. Read more »