Jury Continues Deliberations in Homicide Case

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After an 8-week homicide trial that included over 80 witnesses, the jury continued deliberations during a Nov. 30 hearing. 

Derek Turner, 31, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, unlawful possession of a firearm with a criminal record, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and conspiracy and Ronnika Jennings, 44, is charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice in connection to the shooting of 28-year-old Andrew McPhatter on March 5, 2017, on the 3500 block of Wheeler Road, SE. 

Additionally, the third defendant, 33-year-old Duan Hill, is also charged with conspiracy and obstruction.

Turner is also charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 23-year-old Devin Hall on Jan. 7, 2017 on the 3500 block of 6th Street SE.

The next hearing was scheduled for Dec. 5.

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