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By
Keirah Chen
- February 11, 2025
Daily Stories
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Homicides
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Shooting
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DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt modified the release conditions for a defendant in a shooting case on Feb. 7.
William Davenport, 30, and his mother Violet Davenport, 53, are charged with first-degree murder while armed and possessing a firearm during a crime of violence for their alleged involvement in the May 14, 2021, homicide of 27-year-old Leonard Turner. The incident occurred near a shelter on the 400 block of Second Street, NW.
William has been on release since Aug. 12, 2022, while Violet has been released since Feb. 20, 2024. A representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) stated both have been compliant with all conditions so far. William is under electronic monitoring and drug testing while Violet is required to report weekly.
Violet’s attorneys, Carrie Weletz and Camille Wagner, requested that her conditions be modified from weekly check-ins to monthly check-ins as she suffers from many health issues, citing her diligence and consistency as reasons to ease up on conditions.
Judge Brandt agreed, ruling that Violet checks in once a month by phone.
Parties are slated to reconvene on April 24, 2025.