Murder Defendants Reject Plea Offers

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During a status hearing Sept. 6, two murder defendants rejected plea offers.

Stephon Evans, 18, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, and 19-year-old Kewon Hunter is charged with second-degree murder while armed for their alleged involvement in the shooting of 21-year-old Dion Boyd. The incident occurred on the 1400 block of Maryland Avenue, NE on July 30, 2018. 

The prosecution offered Evans a plea deal for first degree murder while armed. Hunter was offered a plea deal for second-degree murder while armed. 

A jury trial has been scheduled on March 22, 2020.

The next status hearing is scheduled on Nov. 8.

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