Case Acquitted: Medical Examiner Describes Shooting in Murder trial

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Green was acquitted of murder on Aug. 24, 2023.

On Aug 14, the Tamika Green murder trial continued before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo.

Green, 37, allegedly shot and killed her boyfriend, Bryan Tate Jr., 37, during an argument on Feb. 20, 2020 in an apartment on the 1600 block of 18th Street, SE. She is charged with second-degree murder, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a pistol without a license.

According to testimony from a DC medical examiner, Tate was shot twice but had three entry and exit wounds. She explained that he was most likely standing still, straight up, with the palms of his hands facing the shooter–a possible defensive gesture.

In cross examination, defense attorney, Kevann Gardner, questioned whether it is possible the victim could have been moving with his arms straight out towards the shooter instead. The medical examiner said it was possible.

A data analyst testified about information he said was on Green’s mobile phone.

Green allegedly texted “Joyce lil sissy” saying she is “trying to balance the energy around [her] so [she] won’t hurt BJ,” a nickname for Tate.

The prosecution is set to continue their examination into Green’s phone records and hear the testimony of the expert witness on Aug 15.

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