Since one of four co-defendants in a mass shooting case is still mising in court due to his detention in Maryland, DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan instructed the prosecution to a subpoena his presence on Nov. 6.
Dionzai Parker, 21, Andre Greene, 25, Marquis Middleton, 18, and Jorden McClaine, 17, are charged with conspiracy, two counts of first-degree premeditated murder while armed, and two counts assault with intent to kill, for their alleged involvement in a four victim shooting that killed Lamont Street, 29, and Jermaine Proctor, 50, on July 18, 2024 on the 2200 block of Alabama Avenue, SE. Two others were injured but survived ,
Middleton, McClaine, and Parker are all charged with additional counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. Greene faces three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm due to a prior felony conviction.
The progression of the cases against the four defendants has been delayed due to Middleton’s being detained in Prince Georges County, Maryland, thus not being able to to appear in DC court alongside his co-defendants.
In addition to being detained in Maryland, Middleton still has yet to be appointed counsel in the DC shooting case. The prosecution and court noted they would be following through to make that happen soon.
Middleton is expected in the DC Superior Court base on a one-day writ subpoena from Maryland to appear at a status hearing for all four co-defendants.
The defense counsel for Parker, Karen Minor, requested that a trial date be set on Parker’s behalf. All parties in court agreed to this, however Judge Ryan said he was “prudent” to set the date due to the numerous times hearings have been scheduled then vacated because of Middleton not being present in the courtroom.
Prosecution indicated that the writ order for Middleton would be made for the next scheduled date to determine if the parties were ready for trial and to not infringe upon the defendant’s constitutional right to a speedy trial.
The case was continued at the conclusion of this hearing.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Jan. 30, 2026.
