Judge Sets Murder Case for Trial Readiness Hearing

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On April 26, a DC Superior Court judge scheduled a trial readiness hearing for a murder case.

Vaughn Kosh is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 38-year-old Alayna Howard on Dec. 7, 2019, on the 1700 block of Capitol Avenue, NE.

Defense attorney Elizabeth Weller said plea negotiations are ongoing, but she wants to move the case forward in the event it cannot be resolved through a plea deal.

Judge Milton Lee scheduled a trial readiness hearing for June 14.

Kosh, 49, is also charged with possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with a dangerous weapon, first-degree burglary while armed, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction and assault with intent to kill while armed in this case.

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