A defendant accused of being involved in a fatal shooting pleaded not guilty at an arraignment in front of DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Feb. 28.
Robert Capenter, 35, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, 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 Tremaine Nicholson, 42, that occurred on the 3400 Block of 25th Street, SE, on May 7, 2024.
Carpenter pleaded not guilty to all charges and waived his right to independently test DNA evidence. Judge Park acknowledged that his consent was given freely and knowingly and accepted his waiver.
Parties are slated to reconvene on April 4.
