Judge Schedules Hearing For Murder Defendant

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On Nov. 20, a DC Superior Court judge scheduling a status hearing for a murder defendant. 

Keith Toney is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 45 year-old Melton Grant on the 600 block of Morton Street, NW on June 22, 2019. 

Judge Danya Dayson scheduled Toney’s next hearing for April 12. In the meantime, he will remain at DC Jail. 

The 42 year-old defendant is also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and assault with intent to kill while armed in this case. He was indicted earlier this month. 

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