The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on July 3 on the 2800 block of Hartford Street, SE.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting and located an adult male shooting victim with no signs consistent with life.
The victim was identified as 33-year-old Langston Sharps.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating an individual and a suspect-vehicle involved in a non-fatal shooting on June 25 on the 3000 block of 30th Street, SE.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting and located an adult male victim suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.
The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on July 1 on the 500 block of Parkland Place, SE.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting and located an adult male victim suffering from gunshot wounds and with no signs consistent with life.
The victim was identified as 40-year-old Michael Cary.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested and charged 19-year-old Jonathan Johnson with assault with a dangerous weapon (gun) for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on May 17 on the 5300 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the reports of gunshots and located an adult male shooting victim suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on July 1 on the 1500 block of Good Hope Road, SE.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting where they located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds and with no signs consistent with life.
The victim was identified as 27-year-old Frank Maddox.
The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on July 1 on the 500 block of Parkland Place, SE.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the report of a shooting and located an adult male individual suffering from gunshot wounds and with no signs consistent to life.
The victim’s identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on June 30 on the 1000 block of Quebec Place, NW.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for gunshots, and located an adult male shooting victim with no signs consistent with life.
The victim was identified as 32-year-old Tymeer Roberts.
On June 30, the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch arrested and charged 43-year-old Dwayne Fountain with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in a homicide that occurred on May 4 on the 3500 block of Hayes Street, NE.
According to MPD documents, officers located an adult male suffering from injuries consistent with an assault and found no signs consistent with life.
The victim was identified as 47-year-old Marcus Carey.
On June 30, a Pennsylvania man accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors for his involvement in a fatal traffic accident.
Reginald Johnson, 31, was originally charged with second-degree murder in an incident that killed 24-year-old Carlos Christian and severely injured Christian’s fiance on January 15, at the intersection of 15th Street and Massachusetts Avenue, NW.
According to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) documents, Johnson was traveling about 60-miles-per-hour in a 25-mile-per-hour zone when Christian’s Uber driver was trying to turn left. Johnson crashed into the rear side of the Uber, causing the vehicle to spin and rollover, before coming to a stop on a sidewalk. The force of the impact was ruled the cause of Christian’s death.
Christian’s fiance experienced severe injuries to her back as well as fractures to her pelvis. Both victims were international graduate students from the Dominican Republic at Georgetown University and George Washington University.
According to court documents, at the time of the incident, Johnson had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .109; above the legal limit of .08.
Johnson pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, criminal negligence and assault with a dangerous weapon–a vehicle. He faces between 36 and 144 months in jail.
Christian’s family, that flew in from Dominican Republic and Colorado, pleaded with DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun to arrest Johnson, claiming he is a danger to the community.
“I’m standing here, on behalf of my parents and [other family members] looking for justice,” said Christian’s brother.
“I do not believe a community can reasonably expect to remain safe when wrong-doers like this man are on release,” he insisted.
According to the victims’ lawyer, the plea agreement is not adequate given the severity of the crime. They argued that it won’t bring justice to the families.
“This is tragic, all the way around,” stated Judge Okun.
“I don’t know what sentence I’m going to impose,” he said in response to the parents.
Meanwhile, Judge Okun stated he would not arrest Johnson but would implement further conditions to ensure the safety of the community.
Johnson’s release prohibits him from driving in the District and under the influence of any substance.
Parties are expected back for sentencing on Oct. 13.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Major Crash Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a traffic fatality that occurred on June 26, on the 1000 block of Brentwood Road, NE.
According to MPD documents, 49-year-old Robert Hall was driving a stolen motorcycle, without a helmet, and lost control of the vehicle.
Hall died June 30 at a local hospital.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect-vehicle connected to a non-fatal shooting that occurred on June 30 on the 700 block of H Street, NE.
According to MPD documents, an officer arrived at the scene after hearing sounds of gunshots, and located an adult male shooting victim. He was transported to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. MPD’s investigation showed that a shoot-out ensued between the victim and the suspect-vehicle.
Jahi Waters, 35, was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (gun), and MPD is still searching for the individual in the vehicle.
Defense lawyers filed a motion to suppress the photo identification of a murder suspect during a June 30 hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun.
Ernest 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 related to the shooting death of Edward Pearson, 39, and the wounding of another individual on Nov. 26, 2020 on the 2900 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW.
According to court documents, a previous “beef” escalated into Pearson’s fatal shooting. The second victim was allegedly shot in the face after he called 911 for help.
During the hearing a detective for the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) explained how he put together a nine-picture display of possible suspects matching the general description of the shooter. According to the detective, the victim positively identified Cleveland as the person who shot him.
During cross-examination, Cleveland’s attorney, Wiliam Alley, challenged the identification of Cleveland made from a black and white photo since it was presented ten days after the shooting while the victim was still in intensive care and that his perception might have been affected by medications.
“He was shot in front. [The victim] saw who shot him,” said the detective.
Earlier in the hearing, the defense objected to DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian’s trying the case as currently scheduled.
“I can’t resolve this issue,” said Judge Okun who referred the matter to the presiding judge.
Meanwhile, the prosecution said it was “very frustrating” that the defense should raise this issue at the last minute, since Cleveland’s trial is scheduled for July 10. However, Judge Okun ultimately determined that Judge Christian would handle the case.
The defense didn’t say specifically why they wanted Judge Christian withdrawn. Nor did Alley comment when asked by D.C. Witness why he had concerns about Judge Christian.
The trial is scheduled to begin on July 10.
On June 30, Darrow Johnson waived his right to independently test DNA evidence linked to a homicide.
Johnson, 34, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, violation of a gun-free zone, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, violation of a gun-free zone, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon violation in a gun-free zone for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Michael Whitehead. The incident occurred on Feb. 27, 2022, on the 100 block of N Street, NW in front of Dunbar High School.
DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe reminded the defendant of his rights, and informed him that he could not change his mind.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys alerted Judge O’Keefe that they would not do DNA testing of any evidence in the case.
Parties are expected to return Oct. 19.
The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on June 29 on the 2200 block of Savannah Street, SE.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting and located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds and no signs consistent with life.
The victim was identified as 36-year-old Alonzo Marshall.
The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Major Crash Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a traffic fatality that happened on June 24 on the 3600 block of Benning Road, NE.
According to MPD documents, an adult male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near an exit ramp to Interstate 295 as he was traveling outside of any marked crosswalk. An unknown vehicle struck him, and fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital to receive treatment, where he succumbed to his injuries on June 27.
The victim has been identified as 60-year-old Samuel Walker.
