Murder Defendant Requests Change in Counsel

By D.C. Witness Staff - May 22, 2019
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On May 22, a DC Superior Court judge allowed a murder defendant to change counsel.

Shelby Jones, 18, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged role in a shooting that resulted in the death of Davon Fisher, 17. The shooting took place on the 400 block of Riggs Road, NE during the afternoon on Jan. 12, 2018.

Judge Ronna Lee Beck appointed Keven Irving as Jones’s new attorney. Irving replaced Madalyn Harvey. In order for Irving to have time to become familiar with the case’s material, he and the prosecutor agreed to set a status hearing in three weeks.

According to Judge Beck, Jones has expressed a desire to withdraw his plea. Judge Beck said the request would be addressed at the upcoming status hearing. Jones will also be expected to make a decision on the plea.

Judge Beck also said the original July 26 sentencing date needs to be rescheduled. A specific date was not decided.

According to court documents, Metropolitan Police Department officers located three victims, including Fisher, suffering from gunshot wounds inside a residence. Fisher was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other two victims survived.

Jones is scheduled for a status hearing on June 24.