A DC Superior Court judge continued a status hearing for two homicide defendants.
Malik Coles, 24, and Duan Garmany, 22, are charged with first-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 28-year-old Christopher Payne on June 30, 2019, on the 2100 block of 15th Street, NW.
Judge Neal Kravitz scheduled the status hearing for Sept. 7.
The prosecution said a plea deal was offered. The defense has not replied.
This case has not been scheduled for a jury trial yet, and Judge Kravitz could not say for sure when the court would be able to start scheduling more jury trials. However, he said that by fall there would be a better idea of courtroom availability to schedule more trials for defendants.
The two defendants are also charged with possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, conspiracy to commit a crime of violence, assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm in this case.
Sasha Ridenour wrote this article.
