During an April 17 motion hearing, a DC Superior Court Judge re-sentenced a man who was convicted of murder in 1996.
Darrick Evans was convicted of first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, possessing a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a pistol without a license.
Evans who was a minor in 1996, admitted to entering a Southeast Washington school accidentally killing 14-year-old Damion Blocker while pursuing a rival on foot as the final bell had just rung. The school was called Winston Education Center, but now it is referred to as the Winston Education Campus.
Evans was initially sentenced to 41 years to life in prison.
DC Superior Court Judge John Campbell granted the defense motion and re-sentenced Evans.
The motion applied to policy stating that a person who has served 20 years in prison or more for a crime that occurred when the person was less than 18 years old, and who is not yet eligible for parole, is eligible to file a sentence modification motion and have a new sentencing hearing where mandatory minimums do not apply.
Evans was released on April 17.
Written by Wyatt Mullins
