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D.C. Witness Staff
- October 1, 2018
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A murder defendant maintained his self defense claim as he told Sept. 29 a jury about the events that led up to a fatal shooting that occurred nearly two years ago.
Babajide Pittman is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting Anthony Young on the 600 block of L Street, SE in 2016.
According to the defendant, the confrontation between the men began when Pittman’s ex-wife accused him of statements he allegedly told a doctor about a medical procedure for her. Apparently, Young assisted Pittman and his ex-wife when she needed medical attention after blacking out from drinking.
Pittman said Young told the ex-wife about statements he overheard Pittman telling the doctor. It seems that Pittman disagreed with Young sharing details in that conversation with his ex-wife.
Pittman said Young approached him while he was on his way to the train after filling a prescription at a CVS drugstore in the area. An argument ensued and he told the decedent, “matter of fact, get up off my side of town.”
Pittman said when Young opened the passenger door of a vehicle, he thought the decedent was reaching for a gun. Pittman said he got scared and shot Young. Court documents state that Pittman shot Young 12 times and his girlfriend once.
Police recovered a .40 caliber Glock from Young, according to court documents. Police also recovered ten .45 caliber shell casing from the corner of 7th and L Streets, SE.
“I just shot until he stopped moving,” Pittman said.
According to the bullet holes in the car, all shots came from outside the vehicle, a firearms expert told the jury.