DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz delayed closing arguments for a homicide trial due to a juror’s absence on April 7.
Jaime Macedo, 24, is charged with first-degree felony murder while armed, attempted robbery while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction of less than one year, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Maxwell Emerson. The incident occurred on the 600 block of Alumni Lane, NE, on July 5, 2023. Emerson sustained one gunshot to the abdomen.
Judge Kravitz informed parties that one juror was ill and unable to attend trial that day. Since closing arguments were expected to take place, they have been delayed.
Parties are slated to reconvene when the entire jury can be present.
