Jurors Continue to Deliberate in Triple Homicide Trial

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DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan resumed jury deliberations on Nov. 15 following a delay due to a juror reporting that he was ill.

Rakeem Willis, 31, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder and fleeing a law enforcement officer, among other charges, in relation to the shooting deaths of 26-year-old Javon Abney, 26-year-old Sean Shuler, and 24-year-old Tyrik Hagood on Jan. 26, 2019, on the 1500 block of Fort Davis Place, SE.

Parties are expected to reconvene on Nov. 16 as jurors continue to deliberate on the case.

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