Cheval Reid was found dead on February 7, 2016.
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Murder victim had warrant for arrest before death, police say
The man found fatally shot early Tuesday morning was wanted in connection with a January robbery and shooting, according to a police spokesperson.
Fox5DC broke news of Cheval Reid’s connection to a January robbery where a restaurant owner on North Capitol Street was closing up shop when a masked man attempted to steal her purse. There was a struggle and 60-year-old “Pinkie,” the store owner, was shot four times in her arms and legs.
Police issued a warrant for Reid’s arrest for his alleged role in the robbery. However, before he could be arrested, Reid was found dead on the side of the street in Brookland earlier this week.
According to a police spokesperson, there is no clear indication that the two offenses are connected. Police have not yet released any suspect information.
Two suspects in the murder of Robinson Pal reject plea deal
Two men arrested and charged for the murder of 29-year-old Robinson Pal rejected a plea deal in court Thursday, and their case will now head to trial.
Devonte Johnson, 27 faces six charges for his alleged role in the Pal’s murder: first-degree murder while armed, two counts of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, and one count of carrying a dangerous weapon outside of the home.
Antoine Byrd, 35, faces first-degree murder charges, two counts of Aggravated assault knowingly while armed, and two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed.
The rejected plea agreement would have reduced both Byrd and Johnson’s charges to one count of voluntary manslaughter while armed and one count of assault with a dangerous weapon.
Both charges stem from an altercation in a downtown club in February 2016. According to eyewitness interviews including in charging documents, Byrd and Pal were fighting and Byrd was heard saying he was, “ going to kill [Pal].”
Shortly after the fight began, an off-duty cop and club employee, responded to the fight and found Pal unconscious with a stab wound on the left side of his chest. A second victim was found just outside of the club suffering from a stab wound in his back.
Byrd and Johnson are both being held without bond as they await the start of their trial on September 19.
Byrd and Johnson are expected in court for a status hearing March 23.
Second suspect held without bail in James Dorsey murder case
The second man charged with the murder of James Dorsey Jr. last December was ordered held without bail as his murder case proceeds.
William Charlie Bowman was also arraigned on burglary charges Wednesday stemming from a separate case,
During his presentment Wednesday, Bowman’s attorney argued there was not enough probable for either charge. The attorney said when employees at the store where the robbery took place were shown a picture of Bowman, they said he was not the thief. Regarding the homicide, Bowman’s attorney argued her client only fired when he was being lunged at, so there was enough probable cause to warrant a murder charge.
According to police, Dorsey and two other men were arguing outside a 7-Eleven in the 200 block of Cedar St. NW, when one of the men pulled out a handgun and shot Dorsey. The incident happened at around 7:45 p.m. on Dec. 26.
A judge ordered Bowman held without bail. He is scheduled to appear Feb. 15 for the burglary charge and Feb. 24 for the murder charge.
The other suspect in this case, Shawn James Brown, is also being held without bail. He is due to appear in court on April 24.
Suspect says double shooting was in self-defense
The suspect charged with the murder of 22-year-old Ronnell Reaves told police he did it, but argued he was “in fear of his life.”
Matthew Moore, 32, was arrested and charged Tuesday for a double shooting that left Reaves dead and another male in critical condition.
In the early morning of Jan. 17, Police discovered Reaves’ body inside a car in front of 640 14th Place, NE.
According to charging documents, Moore told police that Reaves threatened to “dog” or kill him if he didn’t help Reaves rob a local carry out. Moore explained that there was a struggle and he fired the gun as a result.
However, “upon reviewing the surveillance video, no struggle occurred just before or during the entirety of the decedent’s murder,” police wrote in the warrant.
According to surveillance footage at the time of the murder, Moore, Reaves and the unidentified man drove to the block around 6:30 a.m. Moore and Reaves exited the car and proceeded to an alleyway before exiting the video altogether.
Minutes later Reaves returned to the car and shortly after Moore returned and fired into the open passenger side of the car, killing Reaves. In the vide the rear passenger side door open and Moore firing at the unidentified man.
Upon Moore’s arrest, Police located the gun and shell casings identical to those used in the murder.
Eyewitnesses were also able to identify Moore as the shooter.
Moore is currently being held without bond as he faces second-degree-murder charges. Moore is expected in court for a preliminary hearing February 17.
Documents: Matthew Moore warrant affidavit
Matthew Moore was arrested and charged with the murder of Ronnell Reaves.
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Second man charged with murder for shooting outside 7-Eleven
Police on Tuesday announced an additional arrest was made for the shooting death of James Dorsey Jr. in December of last year.
According to police, William Charlie Bowman was arrested by U.S. Marshals and charged with second-degree murder while armed. Bowman was extradited from Georgia to D.C. for the charge.
Interim Police Chief Peter Newsham had said Dorsey and two other men were arguing outside a 7-Eleven when one of the men pulled out a handgun and shot Dorsey. The shooting happened a little before 8 p.m. on Dec. 26, 2015. Dorsey was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.
Shawn James Brown, 28, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder on New Year’s Eve.
Bowman will be presented in court on Wednesday afternoon.
Documents: Andrew Miller warrant affidavit
Andrew Miller was charged with murder for the death of Richard Dudley.
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Man shot in Brookland identified as Cheval Reid
Police have identified the man who died on the grass in the 1500 block of Irving St., NE early this morning as Cheval Reid, 25.
Police initially delayed Reid’s identification pending notification of his family. According to police, Reid was found suffering from a gunshot wound on the grass at around 1:45 a.m. Tuesday morning. He died from his injuries at the scene, police said.
Police have not yet released any suspect information.
This story has been updated.
Judge grants government’s request to reschedule trial for Eric McDuffie
A judge granted the government’s request to reschedule a trial for suspect Eric McDuffie in the murder of Antonio McCallister.
McDuffie was charged with first-degree-murder while armed for McCallister’s death in July 2015.
On Tuesday, the prosecutor requested that an extension for a trial hearing date. The government had another hearing trial that would interfere with trial preparation for McDuffie’s case, they said.
The defense attorney argued that moving the trial date wasn’t fair to his client. The defense also suggested that another member of the prosecution’s team to be assigned the case so it may go on as scheduled. The prosecutor argued that all of the members of his team were busy with other cases.
The judge granted the government’s request to reschedule for a new hearing.
The jury trial is rescheduled for May 9, 2017, and the trial readiness hearing is rescheduled for April 14, 2017.
Ronnell Reaves’ alleged killer is held without bond
Matthew Moore, 32, is currently being held without bond after his presentment in court Tuesday afternoon.
Moore currently faces second-degree murder charges in the death of 22-year-old Ronnell Reaves.
Judge Sean Staples called for Moore’s detainment based on Moore’s criminal history and the potential threat Moore serves to the community.
Moore allegedly shot and killed Reaves three weeks ago on the 600 block of 14th Pl., NE. According to police, upon their arrival Reaves and another man were found suffering from gunshot wounds. Reaves was pronounced dead on the scene.
Moore is expected in court for a preliminary hearing on February 17.
Unidentified male killed in Northeast shooting
An unidentified male was killed early this morning at 1509 Irving St., NE.
Upon responding to reports of gunfire in the area, police found an unconscious male suffering from gunshot wounds on the side of the street. According to a police report, the male died minutes after police arrived at around 1:45 a.m
Police have not released any suspect information.
Police arrest suspect for the murder of Ronnell Reaves
On Monday afternoon police arrested 32-year-old Matthew Moore for the alleged murder of Ronnell Reaves.
Reaves, 22, was shot and killed January 17 on the 600 block of 14th Pl., NE.
Police responded to a report of gunshots in the area when they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. One man was brought to the hospital in critical condition while the other man, Reeves, was found dead on the scene.
Moore is expected in court Tuesday afternoon.
Andrew Miller accepts plea deal for murder of Richard Dudley
The man accused of the murder of 61-year-old Richard Dudley accepted a plea deal in court Tuesday.
Andrew Miller, 34, pleaded guilty to second-degree-murder while armed for Dudley’s fatal stabbing.
According to the prosecutor’s narrative, Dudley was killed two years ago after a drug deal gone awry. On March 19 around 1:30 p.m. in Congress Heights, Miller sold Dudley two bags of crack cocaine. After the purchase the two dispersed.
However, Miller, armed with a knife, returned to the site of the deal a few hours later. According to the prosecutor, Miller believed Dudley used counterfeit money in the exchange. So in retaliation Miller stabbed the decedent once in the abdomen.
Dudley died around 8 p.m. that night. The coroner ruled Dudley’s cause of death a single stab to the abdomen.
Under the plea agreement Miller will only face the murder charge. All other charges associated with the drugs and guns located when he was arrested will be dismissed.
Judge Judith Bartnoff accepted the plea deal and upon sentencing Miller will face anywhere between 14 to 17 years in prison.
Miller is expected in court for sentencing on April 21.
Lamar Young pleads guilty to manslaughter
Lamar Young pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of voluntary manslaughter for the death of Bobby Ellis last August.
Young, who is being held without bail pending sentencing, stabbed Ellis in the 4800 block of Meade St., NE.
Ellis’ case was initially scheduled to go to trial, before he accepted the government’s plea deal. He was initially charged with second-degree murder.
He is scheduled to be sentenced on April 14.