Jury Reaches Guilty Verdict For Homicide Defendant

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A jury found a murder suspect guilty in a five-year-old shooting case before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on March 10.

Guy Johnson, 57, was originally charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in the murder of 28-year-old Kriston Robinson on March 25, 2020, on the 1600 block of 19th Street, SE.

Following deliberations, Johnson was found guilty of second-degree murder while armed, two counts of possession of firearm during a crime of violence, assault with intent to kill while armed, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

With recovered bullet fragments, personal and expert witness testimony, and camera footage from the night of the incident, prosecutors claimed they provided extensive evidence to prove Johnson’s guilt. “Johnson intended to kill Kriston” said the prosecution.

Johnson’s defense attorney, Kevin Mosley, claimed that the prosecution concocted a story and failed to present substantive evidence proving Johnson responsible for Robinson’s murder.

“Not one person identified Johnson as the shooter,” said Mosley.

Parties are slated to reconvene May 23 for sentencing.