DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park found a murder defendant incompetent to stand trial on July 2.
Walter Parker, 48, is charged with first-degree murder for his alleged involvement in the fatal beating of 77-year-old Bernard Williams on April 23 on the 400 block of M Street, SE.
The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) reported to Judge Park that it evaluated Parker to be incompetent to stand trial on the charge of aggravated assault, unaware the charge had been increased to first-degree murder while armed.
Judge Park ordered Parker transferred to St. Elizabeth’s hospital for a full mental examination and restoration,
Parties are slated to reconvene Aug. 15.
