Judge Finds Probable Cause for Second Suspect in 2017 Homicide

By D.C. Witness Staff - August 27, 2018
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On Aug. 23, a DC Superior Court magistrate judge found probable cause against another suspect who was allegedly involved in a 2017 fatal shooting that occurred three days after Christmas.

Marcel Vines is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 23-year-old Kerrice Lewis on the 800 block of Adrian Street, SE.

Ashton Briscoe was also charged with Lewis’ murder. Briscoe, 24, is also charged with first-degree murder while armed.

According to court documents, Lewis’ death was allegedly in retaliation for the 2017 death of Ronzay Green. 

Following Green’s death, a witness told police they overheard Vines, 22, saying “this isn’t fair” and “someone needs to pay.” Witnesses told police that Vines believed Lewis was responsible for Green’s death, according to court documents. Lewis apparently set Green, 23, up to get robbed. 

Judge Sean Staples found probable cause based on documents of the murder. He also ordered Vines held without bond because of the severity of the charge and his criminal history. Vines was convicted in 2015 on a drug charge and again in 2016 for gun and drug charges. 

He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Sept. 7. Briscoe is scheduled for a felony status conference on Sept. 25.