Homicide Charges Dismissed in 2019 Murder Case

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On June 2, prosecutors moved to dismiss a murder indictment in a 2019 murder and carjacking case.

Demetrius Void, 35, was charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon while armed, armed carjacking, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm due to a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in the shooting that caused 24-year-old Anthony Lawson’s death on Sept. 25, 2018 on the 6200 block of Eastern Avenue, NE.

According to court documents, Lawson and Void were allegedly having a dispute over a vehicle that belonged to Void’s mother.

Prosecutors alerted DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe that they were moving to dismiss the first-degree murder and one count of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence charges due to two critical witnesses’ deaths since the incident.

Defense attorneys for Void requested he be released, as the murder charge was dismissed.

Judge O’Keefe denied the request and asked them to file a motion that will allow prosecutors the chance to make their opposing arguments.

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