Judge Sets Trial Date for Juvenile Charged with Killing 23-Year-Old Man

By D.C. Witness Staff - March 14, 2019
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Juveniles | Suspects |

A DC Superior Court judge set March 13 a trial date for a juvenile suspected of killing man.

According to a press release, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department found 23-year-old Jamal Kwame Crump suffering from gunshot wounds on the 1300 block of Monroe Street, NW  on Feb. 27. Crump was pronounced dead at an area hospital. The suspected juvenile is charged with first-degree murder while armed and carrying a pistol without a license.

The prosecution in the case said a plea offer for second-degree murder and carrying a pistol without a license was extended. The defense has not made a decision on the plea. A deadline was not discussed.

The judge also signed a protective order for witnesses in the case. Counsel has the option to notify the judge if modifications need to be made.

Counsel and the judge also agreed on dates to submit motions in the case. The defense’s motions would be due by April 5. The prosecution is expected to respond to the motions by April 19.

The juvenile’s trial date is scheduled to begin on April 22. A status hearing is scheduled on April 8.