Murder Defendant Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter

By D.C. Witness Staff - January 28, 2020
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During a felony arraignment on Jan. 21, a murder defendant pleaded guilty to an involuntary manslaughter. 

Adrian Vinson 19, was initially charged with first-degree murder while armed and unlawful possession of a firearm for his involvement in the shooting of 19 year-old Tahill Byrd on Sep. 29, 2019, on the 600 block of S Street NW. 

The first-degree murder charge and unlawful possession of a firearm charge were dropped in the plea deal.

Counsel agreed that Vinson would be subject to serve from three to five years in prison.

DC Superior Court Judge Ronna Beck accepted Vinson’s plea. 

According to court documents, investigators retrieved video from a surveillance camera located at 1730 7th Street, NW.

 The footage shows Byrd riding a moped in the 1700 block of 7th Street, NW passing S Street, NW. A few seconds later Vinson is seen in the 600 block of S Street, NW on the north sidewalk.  

Vinson is seen shooting across the street in the direction of Byrd.

Byrd appears to make an attempt to retreat by turning the scooter and he was shot immediately and fell to the ground.

Vinson’s sentencing is scheduled to occur on April 3.