Judge Grants Motions to Introduce Evidence From Prosecution in Co-Defendant Murder Trial

On Jan. 29, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt addressed two motions submitted by prosecution to admit a witness’s 911 call and body worn camera footage into evidence.

Koran Jackson, 23,Reginald Steele, 24, Tyiion Kyree Freeman, 24, Stephen Nelson, 22, and Aaron Dequan Brown, 27, are charged with multiple counts of conspiracy, assault with the intent to kill while armed, first-degree murder while armed, carrying a pistol without a license, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence in connection to the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Malachi Lukes on March 1, 2020 on the 600 block of S Street, NW.

Steele is also being charged with assault with the intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a second shooting on March 20, which injured a seven-year-old and killed a second victim.

During the hearing, prosecutors played a two-part 911 call from a witness who had told the dispatcher she’d seen the shooting, and described the suspects vehicle as “small”, “brown”, and having a Maryland license plate. The witness claimed that she had been following behind the car, but lost sight of it.

The prosecution also submitted three different exhibits of body-worn camera footage from Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers. The first exhibit showed officers responding to Malachi Lukes, who died before they arrived at the scene on March 1, 2020. The second and third exhibits showed officers tending to the wounds of the victim of the non-fatal shooting on March 20.

Freeman’s counsel, Shawn Sukumar, objected to entering both audio and visual evidence into the court, on the basis of the statements being “premeditated”. Objections to entering 911 calls centered around the complainant providing a “reflective’ statement,” and not indicating any stress from the event.

The prosecution responded by stating that the witness immediately called 911 after seeing the incident, and was startled in a manner that shows “‘excitement.”

There were similar objections raised to introducing the body-worn camera footage. The defense argued that the questions asked by MPD officers indicated that they were “gathering information for a prosecution.”

However, the prosecution countered by stating that their actions were understandable ‘to meet the ongoing emergency,” and that officers acted to keep the victims and community safe.

Judge Brandt first addressed the motion to introduce body-worn camera footage, and stated that the officers’ questions did not violate any rules regarding evidence. The 911 call was similarly accepted, although the judge did underline that it was not an “excited utterance” as is generally required.

Parties are set to reconvene on Jan 31, as Judge Brandt is expected to deliver a ruling on whether evidence relating to a defendant’s phone is admissible into evidence.

Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Murder Case on Mental Grounds

On January 29, DC Superior Court Judge Raffinan denied a motion to dismiss charges against a murder defendant.

Alisa Randall, 35, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for her alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of 59-year-old Ronald Jones, on July 15, 2019, on the 1300 block of Euclid Street, NW.

According to court documents, Jones suffered two superficial stab wounds on his left arm and one fatal stab wound to his upper chest.

Randall’s defense counsel, Dana Page, argued Randall’s case should be dismissed since she was diagnosed as schizophrenic by three psychologists.

Page also cited previous case law from State v. Slye in Ohio, which led to a dismissal of charges due to mental incapacity. The defense reiterated that Randall will never become capable of standing trial, and that she should be treated similarly to the precedent setting case.

Jones’ sister provided a victim impact statement, stating, “She is breathing the same air that my brother will never breathe again,” and wanted Judge Raffinan to recommit Randall to an in-patient psychiatric facility.

Judge Raffinan refused to the charges, stating that the legal prerequisites had not been met.

Parties are slated to return Oct. 22.

Murder Defendants Granted Release Because of Evidence Delays

On Jan. 26, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein granted two co-defendants release while they await trial because of delayed test results from the prosecution.

Charles Jeter, 39, is charged with second-degree murder while armed and Kevin Sewell, 33, with conspiracy to commit murder in relation to the shooting of 46-year-old Kevin Robinson on Nov. 30, 2014, at the 600 block of Edgewood Street, NE. Robinson was Sewell’s father.

Judge Epstein initially denied a motion to sever the co-defendants’ trials.

Prosecutors filed a motion to continue the trial date, previously scheduled for Feb. 12, on the grounds that they are awaiting results from DNA testing. However, since the documents relating to the DNA testing were submitted after the deadline a new trial date was scheduled for Nov. 12.

The judge noted that if he were to continue the trial, he would have to consider releasing the defendants because the “delay is substantial,” and an additional “nine months is a long time” to keep the co-defendants detained.

Judge Epstein added, “Stated broadly, I do not think the defendants should be released.” However, given the law, he released both defendants ahead of trial, since the postponement was caused by the prosecution’s failure to complete the DNA testing on time.

The Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) found the co-defendants eligible for release, and Judge Epstein placed them under home confinement and GPS monitoring.

The judge explained the danger the defendants present to the community is “not enough to continue detention” and that “the delay in DNA testing took away (his) option.”

Jeter’s mother told D.C Witness that she is “relieved” at his release saying “If you don’t have evidence within 10 years, it’s a mess,” referring to the decade old prosecution.

Parties are slated to return June 7.

Case Acquitted: Witness Testimony Concludes in Shooting trial

Donnell Tucker was acquitted of all charges on Jan. 31, 2024.

On Jan. 29, the final witnesses for the prosecution and the defense finished testifying in a non-fatal shooting case in DC Superior Judge Robert Salerno’s courtroom.

Donnell Tucker, 27, is charged with one count of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, one count of burglary while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, one count of threatening to kidnap or injure a person, and one count of conspiracy for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on March 28, 2023, on the 3400 block of 13th Place, SE.

On Nov. 6, 2023, Tucker’s mother, Tiaquana Chandler, 42, was convicted in connection to the shooting. She was convicted of conspiracy, but was acquitted of first-degree burglary, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, soliciting a violent crime, and additional possession of a firearm during a crime of violence charges.

The first prosecution witness was an employee of the DC Department of Vital Records Division who verified Tucker’s official birth certificate to the court. The name and date of birth on the certificate were the same as the defendant’s present in the courtroom, and named Chandler as the mother.

In her cross examination Tucker’s defense attorney, Marnitta King, pointed out that it is “not uncommon” for mothers residing in Washington DC to go to Maryland to deliver which would not be reflected in DC records.

“So you don’t know how many children the father might have had?” asked King when she learned only records of the mother were kept at the birth of a child. In response, the prosecution quickly reminded the court the records spanned from 1990 to 2023.

The next witness was from the DC Department of Corrections (DOC), who verified eight phone calls made by Chandler from the DC Jail.

In her cross examination, King focused her questioning into the reliability of the DOC filing system for calls.

The prosecution holds that, because the system has worked successfully for the courts many times since its inception in 2018, it should pose no threat in this case.

The defense called a certified investigator to testify that Tucker did not have any tattoos on his neck. This was inconsistent with previous eyewitness testimony that identified the assailant as having prominent neck tattoos.

Closing arguments are set for Jan. 30, to be followed by jury deliberations.

Murder Defendant Pleads Not Guilty During Arraignment

On Jan. 29, Lorenzo Goldsmith pleaded not guilty during an arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt.

Goldsmith, 20, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the shooting that claimed the life of 39-year-old Aaron Robinson. The incident occurred on Feb. 4, 2023, on the 1400 block of Spring Road, NW.

According to court documents, officers were called to a shooting, where they found Robinson in the hall of a residential building. DC Medical Services were called and confirmed the victim was dead at the crime scene.

During the hearing, Dana Page, Goldsmith’s defense attorney, alerted the court he is pleading not guilty to all charges, and asserted his constitutional rights, including the right to a speedy trial.

Parties are slated to return April 26.

Judge Denies Homicide Defendant’s Request for Release

On Jan. 29, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt denied a homicide defendant’s request for release.

David Pena, 47, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Maurice Robinson, 24, on June 12, 2023, on the 3000 block of 30th Street, SE. On June 13, Robinson succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.

According to documents from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), which were adopted as testimony by a detective in an Aug. 16, 2023 hearing, the shooting was a result of a “street-brawl” that ensued when one group showed up at the crime scene allegedly looking to start a fight with Pena’s family member. The two groups were seen fighting one another.

Pena’s defense attorney, Dana Page, motioned for the reconsideration of detention, arguing that Pena had reason to shoot Robinson, who was carrying a knife. Prosecution opposed the motion, referencing three witness’ statements confirming Pena as the shooter.

Judge Brandt acknowledged Pena as having a large and nurturing family, however, denied the motion due to Pena’s “spontaneous dangerousness” and hot-temper during the altercation. The court highlighted Pena’s two prior charges of possession of a firearm without a license, adding that Pena knew he shouldn’t have a gun at the time of the incident.

Prosecution noted their indictment deadline is March.

Pena continues to be held at DC Jail without bond.

Parties are slated to return March 14.

Judge Grants Motions to Introduce Evidence From Prosecution in Co-defendant Murder Trial

On Jan. 29, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt addressed two motions submitted by prosecution to admit a witness’s 911 call and police body worn camera footage into evidence.

Koran Jackson, 23,Reginald Steele, 24, Tyiion Kyree Freeman, 24, Stephen Nelson, 22, and Aaron Dequan Brown, 27, are charged with multiple counts of conspiracy, assault with the intent to kill while armed, first-degree murder while armed, carrying a pistol without a license, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence in connection to the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Malachi Lukes on March 1, 2020 on the 600 block of S Street, NW.

Steele is also being charged with assault with the intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a second shooting on March 20, which injured a seven-year-old and killed a second victim.

During the hearing, prosecutors played a two-part 911 call from a witness who had told the dispatcher she’d seen the shooting, and described the suspect’s vehicle as “small”, “brown”, and having a Maryland license plate. The witness claimed that she had been following behind the car, but lost sight of it.

The prosecution also submitted three different exhibits of body-worn camera footage from Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers. The first exhibit showed officers responding to Malachi Lukes, who died before they arrived at the scene on March 1, 2020. The second and third exhibits showed officers tending to the wounds of the victim of the non-fatal shooting on March 20.

Freeman’s counsel, Shawn Sukumar, objected to entering both audio and visual evidence into the court, on the basis of the statements being “premeditated.” Objections to entering 911 calls centered around the complainant providing a ‘reflective’ statement, and not indicating any stress from the event.

The prosecution responded by stating that the witness immediately called 911 after seeing the incident, and was startled in a manner that shows “excitement.”

There were similar objections raised to introducing the body-worn camera footage. The defense argued that the questions asked by MPD officers indicated that they were “gathering information for a prosecution.” However, the prosecution countered by stating that their actions were understandable “to meet the ongoing emergency,” and that officers acted to keep the victims and community safe.

Judge Brandt first addressed the motion to introduce body-worn camera footage, and stated that the officers’ questions did not violate any rules regarding evidence. The 911 call was similarly accepted, although the judge did underline that it was not an ‘excited utterance’ as is generally required.

Parties are set to reconvene on Jan 31, as Judge Brandt is expected to deliver a ruling on whether evidence relating to a defendant’s phone is admissible into evidence.

Document: MPD Investigating Traffic Fatality in Southeast DC

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the death of a man after a traffic trash on Jan. 27, on the 600 block of L Street, SE.

According to MPD documents, a pick-up truck was parked at the location when a male pedestrian walked westbound, in the street, towards the truck. As the pedestrian reached the driver’s side door, the pick-u truck began to move and struck the pedestrian.

The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries.

The victim was identified as 37-year-old Torre Desmond Gray Sr.

The driver of the truck fled the scene, but later contacted police.

The preliminary investigation revealed the individuals knew one another.

Anyone with knowledge of the incident should call police.

Document: MPD Searching for Shooting Suspect Vehicle

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect vehicle involved in a non-fatal shooting on Jan. 26 on the 1200 block of I Street, SE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of sounds of gunshots, where they located an 18-year-old male and female suffering from gunshot wounds. They were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

The suspect’s vehicle was described as a white SUV, and was captured by nearby surveillance camera.

Document: MPD Searching for Northeast Shooting Suspect

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to a non-fatal shooting incident that occurred on Jan. 11 on the 4200 block of East Capitol Street, NE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of sounds of gunshots, where they located evidence of a shooting, but no victim. Shortly after, a victim was located at a local hospital seeking treatment for critical gunshot wounds.

The suspect was captured by surveillance footage nearby.

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

Pre-Trial Motions Continue in Homicide Case of 13-Year-Old Boy

On Jan. 25, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt heard testimony to rule on a defendant’s motion to suppress autopsy photographs of the victim.

Koran Jackson, 23, Reginald Steele, 24, Tyiion Kyree Freeman, 24, Stephen Nelson, 22 and Aaron Dequan Brown, 27, are charged with multiple counts of conspiracy, assault with the intent to kill while armed, first-degree murder while armed, carrying a pistol without a license, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence in connection to the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Malachi Lukes on March 1, 2020 on the 600 block of S Street, NW. The incident also left a seven-year-old boy suffering from gunshot wound injuries.

Steele’s defense attorney, Megan Allburn, cross examined the prosecution’s witness, a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer, who testified that upon responding to the 911 call about a seven-year-old who was shot, the officer encountered the juvenile’s mother.

According to the officer, the mother first explained the juvenile was shot outside. After other officers searched, they could not find evidence of an injured juvenile around the building. When the officer asked the mother again, “her demeanor shifted” and she explained that the incident happened inside. The officer left to respond to a different call.

Prosecution then called an MPD detective to testify, who reviewed body-worn camera footage from multiple officers at the scene. In one video, the seven-year-old is seen with paramedics on a stretcher. This footage also reveals officers discovering a handgun in a pack-and-play crib inside the residence.

Another video focuses on a hallway, where Lukes, who had also been shot, was discovered. The detective stated he had no information on possible suspects at the time MPD was at the scene.

During cross examination from Allburn, the detective stated no video surveillance footage was collected from the building in which the incident took place.

After the detective’s testimony, Judge Brandt heard the defense’s motion to suppress autopsy photos of Lukes. Shawn Sukumar, Freeman’s defense attorney, argued that “the risk of prejudice is just far too great.”

Prosecution responded by saying that these photos are “not unfairly prejudicial because at the end of the day, this is what we are dealing with.”

While Judge Brandt has not made her final ruling on the motion, she noted that “homicides in their very nature are not pretty,” and that the prejudice surrounding the photos does not outweigh the probative value.

Prosecution then called the lead detective on the case, a member of MPD’s Special Victims Unit, to testify. The lead detective said this was a “complex investigation” as not only did it take place during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there were also very few witnesses, a significant amount of surveillance video footage to review, and he had to compare the GPS data from the car that the suspects were driving to the video footage.

The lead detective further testified that a fellow police officer identified Steele from a still taken from one of the surveillance videos, without further discussing how the officer knew Steele. A search warrant was subsequently obtained for Steele’s phone as the lead detective believed it contained evidence in connection to the shooting.

Parties are slated to return Jan. 29.

‘I’ve Never Been the Same Since I Lost the Love of My Life,’ Victim’s Fiancé Says at Homicide Sentencing

On Jan 26, a homicide defendant was sentenced to 12 years of incarceration by DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan.

Michael Caldwell, 29, was originally charged with second-degree murder while armed for his involvement in the fatal stabbing of Damien Thompson, 45, on June 4, 2023, on the 4300 block of Halley Terrace, SE.

According to court documents, the incident was instigated by Thompson arguing about Caldwell’s grandfather. Eyewitnesses told officers from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) that both individuals had been under the influence of alcohol. The conversation escalated and Thompson hit Caldwell in the head with a glass bottle. Caldwell retaliated stabbing Thompson with a knife approximately nine times.

On July 10, 2023, Caldwell accepted a deal which required him to plead guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter while armed, in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment.

During the sentencing, the prosecution invited three members of the Thompson family to deliver victim impact statements, expressing their pain.

“I can’t sleep at night,” Thompson’s fiancé said. “I’ve never been the same since I lost the love of my life.”

Despite her sadness, Thompson’s mother focused on the importance of forgiveness and told Caldwell that he can change for the better.

“Michael, you can change,” Thompson’s mother said, adding “Take the wrong and make it right.”

“I forgive you, but I pray that you remember what you’ve done to Damien and everyone who loved him,” she said.

The prosecution said 16 years in prison would be most appropriate for this case. Although Caldwell suffered childhood trauma, prosecutors argued it is not an excuse for what he did to Thompson.

Caldwell’s two older sisters also gave statements, offering their condolences to the victim’s family while extending their support to Caldwell. They said that this is the first time “something serious” has happened to him and that Caldwell is a good person.

Caldwell’s attorney, Todd Baldwin believed that Caldwell has post-traumatic stress disorder from his childhood which caused him to behave the way he did during the incident. According to Baldwin, Caldwell was molested as a child by someone in his household and would hear gunshots every night.

As a result, Baldwin requested a sentence of 102 months.

Judge Raffinan sentenced Caldwell to 12 years in prison with five years of supervised release. During incarceration, Caldwell must comply with an intervention plan that consists of mental health treatment, drug treatment assessments and treatment if necessary, and a life skills program. Caldwell owes $100 to the victims fund, which is due a year after his release.

No further dates were set for this matter.

Homicide Defendant Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

On Jan. 26, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe accepted a guilty plea deal for a homicide defendant and sentenced him to the recommended 11 years in prison.

Dreaun Young, 19, was originally charged with second-degree murder while armed for his involvement in the shooting of 26-year-old Michael Brittingham on Aug. 6, 2020, on the 600 block of 46th Street, SE.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) located and arrested Young in Hollywood, California for an ongoing rape case, before later finding out that he was wanted for a murder charge in the District. He was extradited to DC on Sept. 20, 2022.

According to court documents, Young and Brittingham knew each other from around the neighborhood, and had become friends. According to witnesses from the night of the incident, there was a dispute between them about money. Brittingham allegedly sold drugs in the area and Young owed him money. According to the documents, the shooting occurred outside of an ice cream truck, in a public place.

On Aug. 21, 2023, Young accepted a plea offer extended by prosecutors, which required he plead guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter while armed in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges in connection to the killing. The parties agreed on a sentencing range of seven-and-a-half to 11 years incarceration.

Initially, on January 5, Judge O’Keefe denied Young’s plea agreement and claimed that due to his long history of crimes and violent behavior, he needed a stronger sentence that would be more proportional to his record.

However, after reviewing the evidence, Judge O’Keefe decided to accept the plea offer. He stated that due to the lack of willingness from the prosecution’s witnesses, it had been difficult to try Young. Additionally, he stated that he took the defendant’s age, life experiences and acceptance of accountability into consideration when determining his sentence.

Judge O’Keefe sentenced Young to 11 years imprisonment plus an additional 5 years supervised release. Joseph Yarbough, Young’s defense attorney, requested that his client be sentenced under the Youth Act, however this request was ultimately denied by the judge, stating that the defendant must serve his time in prison and show he is worthy of being considered for the Youth Act.

The Youth Act gives youth offenders charged with a crime the ability to have their case effectively sealed after successfully completing the required mandates.

In addition to his sentence, Youth must register as a gun offender, attend anger management courses, grief counseling, and complete his GED. $100 will also be paid to the Violent Crime Fund through the defense.

Digital Records at Issue in Homicide Case

On Jan. 26, during a detention hearing for Ernest Cleveland, prosecutors presented evidence showing the alleged murder suspect’s digital records which included text messages and screenshots before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun.

Cleveland, 30, is charged with seven counts including first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill and possession of a gun during a crime of violence, for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of 39-year-old Edward Pearson and the wounding of another individual on Nov. 26, 2020, on the 2900 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW.

The hearing continued with the defense recalling a witness from the Public Defender Service (PDS) who was unable to testify because of several technical difficulties in the presentation.

The prosecution resumed their review of specific sections of Cleveland’s digital cell phone records.

The information included screenshots of a Cash App mobile payment transaction involving a second presumed suspect in the shooting as well as potentially incriminating internet searches which included “suspects sight in Connecticut Ave” and “double shooting Connecticut Ave NW”.

Cleveland’s defense attorney, Madalyn Harvey, followed with a redirect during which the witness acknowledged that Cleveland did not have Cash App downloaded nor were any payments of his detected.

The next hearing is scheduled for Feb. 14.

Case Acquitted: Contradictory Witness Statements Given in Mother-Son Shooting Trial

Donnell Tucker was acquitted of all charges on Jan. 31, 2024.

On Jan. 25, several witnesses testified regarding their knowledge of a non-fatal shooting incident in DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno’s courtroom.

Donnell Tucker, 27, is charged with one count of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, one count of burglary while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, one count of threatening to kidnap or injure a person, and one count of conspiracy for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on March 28, 2023, on the 3400 block of 13th Place, SE.

On Nov. 6, 2023, Tucker’s mother, Tiaquana Chandler, 42, was convicted in connection to the shooting. She was convicted of conspiracy, but was acquitted of first-degree burglary, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, soliciting a violent crime, and additional possession of a firearm during a crime of violence charges.

Marnitta King, Tucker’s defense attorney, had a chance to cross-examine an eyewitness who had previously testified on Jan. 24. The defense focused on the eyewitness’ previous claim that the man responsible for the shooting was not the defendant, but rather another man sitting in the courtroom.

King once again asked the eyewitness if they had seen “Who [they] believe to be Donnell” walk out of the court. The eyewitness reaffirmed they had.

Between Jan. 24 and Jan. 25, the eyewitness’ testimony apparently varied on several important details. On Jan. 24, the witness was asked to give a description of Tucker and recalled a tattoo on the back of his neck. However, on Jan. 25, the witness claimed they “do not remember” previous statements regarding the defendant’s appearance.

Additionally discrepancies appeared when the victim of the shooting took the stand who said he opened the door for Chandler and the Tucker the night of the attack. This contrasted with the claim of being at the door when it was forced open.

The eyewitness and the victim also disagreed over whether the assailant was wearing a mask during the attack and how many times Chandler returned to the apartment before allegedly returning with Tucker.

The eyewitness also reaffirmed observing violence between the victim and Tucker’s mother on several occasions. The victim testified that he had never had a physical altercation with Tucker’s mother. Instead, the victim described Chandler as an “associate,” when asked if they were friendly.

In her cross examination of the victim, King asked, “You, on occasion, would beat the [eyewitness], correct?” The victim denied any criminal action against the eyewitness, and also denied claims of drug use the night of the attack, contradicting the eyewitness’ testimony.

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) body worn camera footage revealed the victim’s interview at George Washington Hospital the night of the attack, in which the victim told officers, “it was Tiaquana and her son.”

Despite this, King pointed out that the victim, according to their previous testimony at a grand jury, had never met Chandler’s son.

The prosecution pointed out that the victim received medication and psychological treatment for his injuries and they may affect memory.

Following the victim’s testimony, prosecutors called a detective who was present the night of the attack. She testified to the validity of mail evidence found at a residence near the incident location that belonged to Chandler and Tucker.

Lastly, King directly asked the detective about sanctions against her in the past for failing to wear a body camera on several instances. The detective acknowledged the disciplinary actions.

Before leaving the stand, King asked how many gun shots the detective heard from the video presented in court. The detective testified to hearing one shot, which apparently contradicted a previous eyewitness testimony saying they saw five shots fired.

Trial is slated to resume Jan. 29.