Case Acquitted: More Testimony in Shooting and Stabbing Trial

This case was acquitted on Dec. 1, 2023.

On Nov. 30, parties gave closing arguments in the shooting and stabbing case of Randy Deleon before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan.

Deleon, 46, is charged with three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a shooting and stabbing incident, which occurred at a family-owned restaurant, at the intersection of Lamont and 17th Street, NW, on Aug. 27. The victims were a father and son, one suffering from a stab wound during an altercation. No injuries were reported from the shooting.

Prior to the parties’ closing arguments, the prosecution called two witnesses to testify, a Metropolitan Police Officer (MPD) who arrested Deleon two days after the incident occurred and an individual who lives close to the family-owned restaurant.

Prosecutors showed the body cam footage of the officer who arrested Deleon at his shoe store, two days after the shooting and stabbing incident.

According to the officer, Deleon was searched at the time but no weapons were recovered. However, they did observe a large wound on his stomach.

Defense Attorney Peter Odom questioned if the officer shared the information about the wound with other officers.

According to the officer, when they arrived at Deleon’s business, they asked Deleon if he needed to go to the hospital he refused but asked the officers if he could go to the hospital after he was arrested.

Then prosecutors called a witness who lives on Lamont Street who said he was asleep in his apartment when he was awakened by a single gunshot. He stated he was unclear about where the shooting occurred, but knew it was “close enough.”

Odom, in his cross-examination, asked the witness about a statement that he had made to MPD contrary to what he told prosecutors about seeing nothing outside his window.

According to Odom, the witness allegedly told MPD a few days after the incident that he saw an individual in a red shirt running down 17th Street and crouching between cars.

He told Odom that he meant to tell police that he “thought he saw” someone in a red shirt running down that street but it could’ve been something else.

After the testimony, Odom moved to dismiss the case, arguing there was insufficient evidence to prove Deleon’s guilt. Additionally, Odom told Judge Ryan that no evidence shows Deleon in possession of a gun.

Judge Ryan said that the previous testimony from the father and his son is enough to support the assault with a dangerous weapon charges, stating the father specifically testified Deleon told him he was going to get a gun during their altercation

Judge Ryan also cited the testimony where the father told police that Deleon had stabbed him. Based on the testimony, Judge Ryan denied the defense motion for acquittal and dismissal.

Odom then called Deleon’s wife to testify.

She remembers seeing Deleon’s stomach wound and taking an image of the injury. She also stated she didn’t know of any guns in their home, Deleon’s vehicle, or the shoe store.

Then Odom called the lead detective regarding his interactions with the son and father.

According to the officer, he questioned the father and son about whether they were armed during the incident, to which they both replied they were not.

When asked if the other officers told him that the father was armed with a machete during the incident, the officer said he couldn’t recall.

Odom informed the officer that during his grand jury testimony, he said the father was armed with a machete during the incident. However, the officer said he couldn’t recall.

Additionally, the officer told Odom that no photos of Deleon were ever shared with him or the other officers following his arrest.

Jury deliberations are expected the week of Dec.4.

Homicide Defendant’s December Trial Delayed Until 2025

On Nov. 17, a homicide defendant’s trial was substantially delayed in front of DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein.

Jamil Whitley, 36, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a dangerous weapon outside home or business, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Whitley allegedly shot 32-year-old Kevin Redd on June 11, 2020, on the 4000 block of Jay Street, NE.

Whitley’s trial was set to begin on Dec. 5. However, defense attorney Madalyn Harvey filed a motion to continue due to being unprepared. The Nov. 14 motion reads ,“Whitley respectfully requests that the Court continues his trial so that he has the necessary time to complete his investigation of the case.”

The trial was rescheduled for May 5, 2025. However, Harvey stated that she has another trial set to begin shortly before Whitley’s, and may have to delay the trial again.

Parties are expected back Dec. 5 for a status hearing.

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Preliminary Hearing and Denies Release for 2020 Homicide Defendant

On Nov. 15, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein found probable cause in a preliminary hearing for a homicide defendant and denied his request for release.

Guy Johnson, 56, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his involvement in a shooting on the 1600 block of 19th Street, SE, on March 25, 2020, when he allegedly murdered 28-year-old Kriston Robinson.

Prosecutors called the lead Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective who recalled a witness who remarked they saw someone believed to be the shooter wearing a black mask and a white or gray top. Johnson’s defense attorney, Kevin Mosley, argued Johnson was never seen wearing a black mask and no witness directly named him as the shooter.

The detective also testified about a witness’ description of the shooter as being “light-skinned,” which Mosley argued did not fit Johnson’s darker skin tone.

Mosley also pointed out Johnson’s significant knee injury and need for a cane, alleging he could not have run from the scene and was not consistent with a shooter trying to flee.

The actual shooting was not captured due to the placement of the cameras. Moments after it occurred, multiple people are seen reacting and running away. Johnson appeared to be on surveillance footage to be walking away from the area, trailing behind another person who was ruled out as a suspect.

Prosecution argued against Mosley’s request for Johnson to be put on supervised release, stating he was a danger to the community and could possibly be a flight risk.

The prosecutors say a witness was the original target and Robinson “was at the wrong place at the wrong time”. Prosecution stated Johnson’s release would be detrimental to the surviving witness, who was not injured during the incident.

After hearing both parties’ arguments, Judge Epstein found probable cause in the case and denied Johnson’s release, stating “There are no conditions or combination of conditions that would protect the community”.

Parties are expected to reconvene for a felony status conference on Jan. 26.

Preliminary Hearing Brings Evidence of Murder

On Nov. 16, prosecutors called a witness to testify in a homicide case before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo.

Lorinzo Thompson, 17, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of a 14-year old Niko Estep on the 2600 block of 14th Street NW, on Nov. 3. Thompson is being charged as an adult under the Title 16 rule.

According to court documents, Estep sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the torso. An additional juvenile victim had three gunshot wounds, but survived.

The prosecution called a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective who was questioned regarding surveillance footage that allegedly captured the defendant at the scene of the crime.

The surveillance footage captured an individual, who was identified as Thompson, on a scooter and two other individuals arriving at the convenience store, which the detective identified as Thompson’s mother, and a male in a black jacket. Thompson is seen walking into the convenience store with the individual with the black jacket, while Thompson’s mother stayed outside.

Shortly after, the individual identified as Thompson walks out of the convenience store and retrieves a firearm from his waistband and allegedly shoots at three individuals. The individual identified as Thompson then flees the scene and the two others follow toward in same direction.

The prosecutor proceeded to show surveillance footage from the interior camera of the convenience store. It captured Estep and two others entering the parking lot of the convenience store and shows them fleeing once Thompson started shooting.

Upon reviewing the footage, the detective stated that the defendant fired a total of 12 shots. The detective also stated that police conducted a search in Thompson’s house, where they retrieved a magazine with eight rounds of 9mm ammunition from the bedroom believed the defendant’s.

Additionally, they found a scooter that is believed to have been used by Thompson during the incident.

Due to scheduling issues, the court stopped the hearing which will continue on Jan. 2.

Case Acquitted: 2020 Homicide Defendant Acquitted of All Charges After Three Years in Jail

This case was acquitted on Nov. 15, 2023.

On Nov 15. a jury delivered a not-guilty verdict on all charges before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein following a weeks-long 2020 homicide trial.

Michael Austin, 29, was charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict, for his alleged involvement in the murder of 26-year-old Kayvon Kinney on May 24, 2020 on the 1800 block of Gainesville Street, SE.

After deliberating for nearly four days, the jury delivered a not-guilty verdict for all charges and the lesser charges including second-degree murder, against Austin, who has been incarcerated for over three years.

Through the trial, prosecution relied heavily on surveillance footage portraying Austin’s entering his mother’s workplace after the shooting occurred.

Prosecutors displayed surveillance footage of Austin’s mother appearing to put an object they alleged was a gun into a plastic bag. They also identified Austin’s mother as wearing gloves and a mask, which she was not wearing prior to his visit.

During closing arguments, Austin’s defense attorney, Jason Tulley, said the descriptions of the shooter differed from the description of Austin. The shooter was described as having “blue jean shorts, not wearing a hat, had a short fade, and was clean shaven,” contrasting Austin’s appearance at the time of wearing glasses, having a beard, and a different haircut.

Tulley argued prosecution had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Austin was guilty and told the jury, “Don’t be fooled”.

Following the verdict, a release order was sent to the jail for Austin in this matter. According to the defense, Austin is also detained as he awaits further proceedings in an unrelated matter.

Probable Cause Found in Convenience Store Murder

On Nov. 30, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun found enough evidence to put a homicide defendant on trial.

Antwain Ulmer, 18, is charged with first degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the death of 30-year-old Charles Sullivan, on the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue, NE, on July 9.

During the hearing, Ulmer’s defense attorney, Frances D’Antuono, questioned a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective about the incident, and the detective agreed that Sullivan appeared to be looking suspiciously at Ulmer’s waistband. The detective also agreed that Sullivan was holding onto something on his waistband, but was unable to state whether it was a weapon.

D’Antuono said prior to the shooting, both men quickly raised their guns, and had a “duel”. After showing the surveillance footage of the shooting in the store, D’Antuono referred to the incident as a “full frontal face off”.

According to D’Antuono, Ulmer “tried to get away” from Sullivan, quickly backing out of the front door. D’Atuono further questioned the detective about whether Sullivan was posing a threat to Ulmer in this situation, exclaiming that Sullivan clearly never let his hand leave his side.

D’Antuono then referred to an eyewitness of the shooting, who further characterized this incident as a “duel” between the two men.

The detective explained that during the shooting, one of the gun rounds fired at the witness’ shopping basket, causing the witness to drop it, and hide his face in his hands. D’Antuono then asked the detective if he believed the particular area of the city was dangerous, to which the detective responded “I believe that all of DC is dangerous”.

D’Antuono further questioned the detective about his knowledge of Sullivan’s prior criminal history. The detective explained that he knew Sullivan had a record but that he was unaware of any specific details. D’Antuono explained Sullivan was convicted of assaulting a police officer, as well as being a suspect in a 2015 first-degree murder case.

During their redirect, the prosecution questioned the detective about Sullivan’s gunshot wounds. The detective explained that there were seven, including a wound to the lip, left cheek, right chest, right upper arm, left upper arm, right forearm, groin area, and scrotum. The prosecution exclaimed that this murder occurred in a matter of seconds.

Additionally, the prosecutor replayed a part of the surveillance footage in the store from before the shooting.

According to the prosecutor, Ulmer is inside of the store, looking outside. The prosecutor then questioned the detective about Ulmer’s actions before Sullivan’s arrival at the store. The prosecutor and detective agreed that it was clear that while Ulmer was looking outside, he switched the hand that his lunchable was in, and pulled up his mask. The prosecutor finished his redirect exclaiming that Ulmer had a clear view of Sullivan for about 15-20 seconds before Sullivan even came into the store, saying Ulmer was “preparing to take action”.

Judge Okun ruled that in Ulmer’s case there is sufficient probable cause to go to trial.

Parties are expected back on Dec. 20.

Witness Testifies He Saw Defendant Stab Homicide Victim

On Nov. 29, a witness testified he saw a homicide defendant stab the victim during a physical altercation in a 2018 murder trial argued before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt.

Marquette Jordan, 32, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, assault, and carrying a dangerous weapon outside of a home or business with a prior felony, for his alleged connection to the fatal stabbing of 40-year-old Ivan Lynch on April 30, 2018 at the 900 block of 5th Street, SE.

Jordan was first tried in April 2022 and but the jury hung on the first-degree murder charge. However, he was convicted on the lesser counts. The retrial started on Nov. 14.

During the cross examination of the eyewitness, Jordan’s defense attorney, Michael Bruckheim, pointed out inconsistencies between the witness’ testimony and his original interview answers. The witness explained that when he was first interviewed, he was not forthcoming with detectives because he did not want to be associated with this case.

Originally the witness was not aware that Lynch had died. Later, he became more forthcoming. Detectives asked him about his son, who had been shot earlier that year, and compared it to the situation at hand. Then, he gave the detectives the information that he had.

Bruckheim also questioned the witness why he waited ten minutes after the stabbing to call the police. The witness explained that Jordan was still in the apartment following the incident, and he was nervous for his safety.

Then the prosecution called a deputy medical examiner to testify about the injuries Lynch sustained. The witness concluded the cause of death was multiple sharp force injuries, with the fatal wound puncturing the heart. The autopsy photos were displayed to the jury, specifically Lynch’s injured heart.

The Deputy Medical Examiner stated that Lynch also suffered a collapsed lung and lost almost three liters of blood.

The prosecution called a sergeant with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) who arrived on scene when Jordan was being detained. He stated he saw Jordan and two small children with two other MPD officers. The sergeant explained that the “children weren’t wearing appropriate clothing for the cold” so he was concerned about their safety.

In body-worn camera footage shown in court, Jordan is seen calling the sergeant to the back of the police vehicle and tells him “he picked up a knife but didn’t do anything and just took his girlfriend’s kids.”

Parties are set to return Nov. 30 to resume witness testimony.

Fatal Stabbing Defendant Rejects Plea Offer

On Nov. 30, defendant Antonio Jackson rejected a plea offer in connection to a 2018 homicide.

Jackson, 37, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and carrying a dangerous weapon outside a home or business, for his alleged involvement in the stabbing of 52-year-old Maria Antoinette Evans on Mar. 29, 2018 on the 500 block of Oakwood Street, SE.

According to court documents, Jackson stabbed Evans 19 times.

Jackson rejected a plea offer that would require him to plead guilty to one count of second-degree murder in exchange for the dismissal of all other charges.

Parties are expected back on Apr. 12 before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan.

Homicide Co-defendants Waive Right To Independent DNA Testing

On Dec. 1, homicide co-defendants waived their right to independent DNA testing before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Espstein.

Tamera Brown, 27 and Robert Baskerville, 30, are charged with first-degree murder while armed, among other charges, for their alleged involvement in the murder of 28-year-old Darron Holmes that occurred on April 16, 2022, on the 1200 block of Southern Avenue, SE.

During the hearing, the prosecution outlined what was tested for DNA and the results on each item.

The prosecution said they tested fingernail clippings from Holmes, a lighter found at the scene, sunglasses, swabs from a Hyundai vehicle, and a knitted hat. Baskerville’s and Brown’s DNA were excluded from the knitted hat.

Baskerville’s DNA was also excluded from swabs taken from the vehicle and Holmes’ fingernail clippings. Brown’s DNA was excluded from Holmes’ right hand fingernail clippings.

Brown’s DNA was allegedly found in the vehicle.

Both defendant’s confirmed that they do not wish to have any item independently tested and they are waiving their right to do so.

A trial readiness hearing is set for Sept. 6, 2024.

Preliminary Hearing Brings Evidence in Homicide Case

On Nov. 29 DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun heard the first day of evidence to determine if a homicide case can go to trial.

Antwain Ulmer, 18, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Charles Sullivan that occurred on July 9 on the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue, NE.

The prosecution called a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective who identified Ulmer as the suspect.

The detective explained that when trying to find the suspect, MPD put together a photo array for a witness to identify. The witness chose a picture of Ulmer, and said “the witness was 100% sure.”

The court was shown video footage from the Circle Seven store, where the murder occurred including an individual identified as Ulmer and three people going into the convenience store. After looking around the store, buying a food item, Ulmer is seen by the door. Then Sullivan and another person walk in, and Ulmer takes his gun out of his waistband and allegedly shoots Sullivan.

Defense attorney Frances D’antuono said Ulmer was not looking outside because “he’s looking directly at us.”

According to the detective, “You can see his eyes fixated in the direction of the decedent.”

To D’antuono, it appears that Sullivan has his hand in his waistband where a gun could be located. The detective said “It doesn’t appear he has his hand in his waistband like defendant Ulmer does.”

Due to time constraints, the witness was unable to finish his testimony.

The preliminary hearing will continue on Nov. 30.

Probation Hearing Continued After Defendant Refuses to Go to Court

On Nov. 28, a probation show cause hearing was continued after a defendant refused to get off the bus from the DC Jail.

Tyquell Fields, 28, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting incident on the 1300 block of Clay Terrace, NE, on March 18, 2020. The shooting left a victim suffering from minor injuries.

According to court documents, before the shooting, the victim left Clay Terrace and was driving toward Minnesota Avenue, NE. When his car pulled into an alleyway behind a McDonald’s, he and a passenger in the vehicle heard three gunshots and the rear window of their car shatter.

Following the shooting, the witness drove back to Clay Terrace and told police he did not see anyone shooting at him and that he did not have problems with anyone.

When the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers investigated they obtained video from a seafood restaurant that captured Fields walking in front of the restaurant 45 minutes after the shooting, according to court documents.

Officers used still images taken from the footage and one officer, who is familiar with Minnesota Avenue, reportedly identified Fields because he frequently saw him loitering in the parking lot of a McDonald’s nearby.

Additionally, MPD obtained CCTV footage from the McDonald’s, which shows an individual dressed in a blue jacket wearing dark-colored pants and black and white shoes walking to the alleyway behind the McDonald’s with another individual not identified by police.

Then the victim’s vehicle pulls in and Fields is seen allegedly firing multiple shots at the vehicle and the vehicle drives off through the alleyway.

When an officer identified Fields through the still images and video, MPD issued an arrest warrant for Fields on the day of the incident.

At the hearing, Fields’s defense attorney, Steven Polin, told DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan that Fields refused to get off the bus, which took him from the DC Jail to the court, without any further explanation.

Due to his absence in court, Judge Ryan rescheduled the hearing.

Parties are expected back on Jan. 9, 2024.

Case Acquitted: ‘I Was Trying To Make Life or Death Decisions’ Says Defendant in Funeral Shooting

This case was acquitted on Dec. 1, 2023.

On Nov. 29, a non-fatal shooting defendant took the stand before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park.

Saphire Johnson, 24, is charged with aggravated assault while armed and assault with a dangerous weapon, among other charges, for her alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on Sept. 28 at the 4000 block of Alabama Avenue, SE.

The shooting occurred outside of Johnson’s grandmother’s church funeral after multiple family members got into an altercation. Johnson, along with one other person, were injured by gunshots.

Defense attorneys, Christen Romero Philips and Varsha Govindaraju, asked Johnson to tell what happened.

Explaining why she brought a gun to the funeral, Johnson remarked on her safety as an African American woman explaining many of her family members had suffered from gun violence. She said, “I’m not as strong as a male. In my experience, it can get deadly”.

During the verbal altercation between her and her family member, Johnson recalled the family member stated, “I should’ve killed your ass a long time ago,” while patting a bag he had on his chest. Johnson believed this bag contained a gun and felt threatened.

As a result, Johnson jumped a nearby fence and ran out into the street in an attempt to get away.

Then she felt a hard hit from behind and to her shock when she turned discovered another relative had hit her. She stated, “I was terrified. It wasn’t just a verbal disagreement”.

Johnson saw a third family member running towards her with a hand on his waistband. Johnson believed he was reaching for a gun, and pulled out her own gun in hopes of scaring him off.

She only shot when the first family member reached for his bag, which she thought contained a gun. She stated, “I was trying to make life or death decisions in 30 seconds”.

During cross-examination, prosecution alleged Johnson impeded the investigation by informing officers she did not know why she was shot. Johnson rebutted that she did not want to provide any names to the police as she didn’t trust them and wanted to keep her family safe. Johnson stated she was not afraid of other people naming her as the shooter and did not try to intervene with witnesses talking to police.

Based on surveillance footage, prosecution alleged one of Johnson’s family members picked up the gun after she dropped it, reasoning this may have been one of the reasons police weren’t able to collect the weapon. Johnson firmly denied the allegation.

Parties are expected to reconvene Nov 30. to present their closing arguments.

Case Acquitted: Victims Testify Regarding Shooting and Stabbing Incident

This case was acquitted on Dec. 1, 2023.

On Nov. 29, jurors heard emotional testimony from a victim who detailed the day of a shooting and stabbing incident before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan.

Randy Deleon, 46, is charged with three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a shooting and stabbing incident, which occurred at a family-owned restaurant, at the intersection of Lamont and 17th Street, NW, on Aug. 27. The incident left one victim suffering from a stab wound. No injuries were reported from the shooting.

Prosecutors called the victim who sustained a stab wound to continue his testimony from the previous day. They reminded the witness that he identified Deleon as someone involved in the shooting and stabbing because he saw him engage in an argument with the other victim, his father, the owner of the restaurant, by their cars parked on 17th Street.

Prosecutors confirmed when he ran towards the altercation between his father and Deleon, Deleon fled the scene in a red SUV.

According to the stabbing victim, two days after the incident, he ran into Deleon at his shoe store and called 911.

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers arrived, the victim pointed out a single shell casing found where Deleon allegedly fired the gun.

According to the witness, during the struggle, he was able to remove a knife from Deleon’s pocket.

Peter Odom, Deleon’s defense attorney, in his cross-examination, showed the victim a picture of a tin foil object that his father allegedly used during the fight that could have contained a weapon.

According to the witness, he was solely focused on disarming Deleon.

The son recalled telling MPD officers that his father was in possession of a stick or a rock during the struggle, but does not recall if he saw his dad using the object.

Further, he didn’t know if Deleon fired directly at his father or if he shot the gun in the air, but does recall hearing the gunshot.

Following the victim’s testimony, prosecutors called a first-responding officer.

He was able to identify that the shell casing on the sidewalk came from a .40 caliber Smith and Wesson firearm.

According to the officer, when he spoke to the father, he said Deleon was responsible for the stabbing and the shooting.

Following the officer’s testimony, prosecutors called the father and owner of the restaurant.

When asked about their relationship, the father stated he has known Deleon for several years because they own businesses in the same block.

According to the witness, leading up to the incident, Deleon prevented him from stopping individuals stealing a motorcycle on their block. He recalled Deleon claiming he is the “king of Mount Pleasant” and insulted him. The victim testified that he was scared.

Deleon insulted him and told him to get out of his car so they “could kill each other.” Then, Deleon started aggressively waving a belt and knife at him. He pulled out the tin foil object from the back of his vehicle, and began defending himself against Deleon.

His son was able to interfere and disarm Deleon as he was on the ground.

During his testimony, the victim exclaimed “I could’ve killed him,” as Deleon was laying on the ground, stating he didn’t because he “didn’t want to spend the rest of life in prison.”

Following the altercation he told Deleon “You have your family and I have mine,” to which Deleon claimed he would get his gun and kill the victim.

As he was leaving the area, he watched Deleon walking with a firearm and heard a gunshot. He looked back, and saw Deleon struggling with the firearm. Deleon allegedly shot at him on the 1600 block of Lamont Street, NW.

In Odom’s cross-examination, he asked the father about the tin foil object and why he had it in his car at the time of the incident. The owner said he used to object to hit rats that make their way into the trash that is stored behind the restaurant.

Odom referred to the tin foil as a “rat killing stick,” which the witness denied, claiming it was not a weapon.

The trial is slated to resume Nov. 30.

Document: Man Arrested for 2022 Homicide in Southeast

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announce the arrest of a man for the 2022 homicide of 32-year-old Clayton Marshall on April 12, 2022.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the 2200 block of Savannah Street, SE for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they located a man with gunshot wound injuries. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. A second victim, also a man, was located at another local hospital receiving treatment for gunshot wound injuries.

On Nov. 29, MPD arrested 19-year-old Derrico Johnson, who was already in custody at the DC Jail. He was charged with first-degree murder while armed.

Document: Northeast Shooting Leaves Man Dead

The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch are investigating a shooting that killed a man on Nov. 25, on the 1300 block of Florida Avenue, NE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting victim, where they located a man being treated by DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries.

During the investigation, it was determined the shooting occurred on the 1700 block of Benning Road, SE.

The victim was identified as 34-year-old Daniel Lamont Adams.

MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide in the District.

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