DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park found probable cause in a fatal shooting case exactly one year after the incident on March 20.
Cory Noble, 27, is charged with first-degree felony murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the homicide of Tre’von Norman, 25, on the 2400 block of Elvans Road, SE on March 20, 2025.
Norman sustained six gunshot wounds: two on both sides of his back, one to his left lateral torso, one to his left index finger, one to his right buttlock, and a graze wound to his left leg.
Judge Park ordered Noble to remain detained, following his finding there was probable cause that he was involved in the homicide. Judge Park said Noble was a danger to the community, referencing a prior trespassing conviction and failure to comply with court conditions of release.
At the hearing, the prosecution called in the lead Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective who described evidence he collected, including video footage from inside the apartment complex where the shooting occurred and maps with screenshots of Noble’s GPS monitor that tracked his whereabouts.
The prosecutors showed Ring camera surveillance video inside the apartment complex of an individual the detective identified as Noble and another man. In the video, the individual alleged to be Noble, paced back and forth with a weapon in his hand while the other man was taking a call. The detective said MPD identified Noble in the video through his clothing, a hoodie with a design, which was similar to clothing in other footage they collected.
The prosecution also showed the detective’s maps of Noble’s GPS tracker indicating his movements in relation to the crime scene. According to the detective, the GPS data aligned with areas where the investigators recovered evidence, including two drops of blood near a building entrance and eleven shell casings.
During cross-examination, Noble’s attorney, Madalyn Harvey, emphasized that there was no video footage capturing the actual shooting and there were no eyewitnesses. The detective also confirmed there was no firearm recovered, only the eleven shell casings.
Harvey noted there was evidence of Norman’s phone conversation with another individual who ostensibly wanted to purchase a watch from him. According to Harvey, this individual was planning to rob Norman who was found with personal belongings, including cash, his phone, and two watches, supporting the claim. Harvey argued that Noble had no direct connection with Norman, noting the lack of evidence of prior conversations or a relationship between them.
Harvey argued there was no probable cause for the charge against Noble because the case relied heavily on circumstantial evidence. She also asserted the individual who planned to rob Norman was responsible for his murder, not Noble.
Judge Park found probable cause because of the video of Noble allegedly with a firearm, GPS placing him near the scene, and the identification of Noble through his clothing.
Harvey then asked for Noble’s release, citing that he has a supportive family and is innocent.
The prosecutor opposed this request arguing that there is evidence demonstrating Noble’s involvement in the crime and he is a danger to the community.
Noble will remain held and the parties are scheduled to reconvene on Aug. 20.
