Murder suspect’s DNA found inside vehicle used in shooting

By D.C. Witness Staff - March 2, 2018
Court | Homicides | Suspects |

A DNA analyst confirmed the presence of Dominique Williams‘ DNA on a styrofoam cup inside a vehicle involved in a drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of Marcellus Green.

The defense previously argued that Williams’ DNA was placed on the cup. However, according to the expert witness, the DNA taken from the cup was double the amount compared to DNA taken from the car’s driving controls or airbags. Williams, 24, managed to get away from the police after a car chase even though the car crashed.

Williams allegedly shot and killed Green, 39, on the 3200 block of 28th Street, SE on Sept. 19, 2015. He is charged with first-degree murder while armed. The two other men involved with the shooting are Maricco Knight, 22, who is charged with accessory after the fact to an assault with the intent to kill and accessory after the fact to murder, and Steven Pugh, 22, who took a plea deal for the homicide.

Judge Judith Bartnoff said she expects the trial to wrap up early next week. The trial began arguments on Feb. 13. The defense is not expected to call any witnesses.