The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are seeking assistance in identifying a vehicle involved in a shooting on June 10 in the 4400 block of Quarles Street, Northeast. An adult male was found with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital. The suspects’ vehicle was captured on surveillance video, and the community is urged to help locate it.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest in a fatal stabbing that occurred on June 13 inside an apartment in Southeast. The victim, identified as 30-year-old Devante Offutt of Gaithersburg, MD, was found deceased at the scene. Deja Hines, 25, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed. The incident was determined to be domestic in nature.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an investigation into an officer-involved shooting on Newton Place, NW, on June 14. During a domestic disturbance response, 43-year-old, Nashell Sowells allegedly brandished a firearm and was subsequently arrested after an officer discharged their weapon without causing injury. Sowells faces charges including Possession of an Unregistered Firearm and Simple Assault. The involved officer is on administrative leave, and the incident is under review by the Internal Affairs Bureau and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a homicide that occurred on June 15 in Northeast Washington, D.C. Officers responded to a shooting in the 1000 block of 16th Street, where they found 33-year-old Decordre Chiles of Oxon Hill, MD, deceased from a gunshot wound. The investigation is ongoing, and no suspect information is available at this time.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 39-year-old Lorenzo Belton in connection with a shooting that occurred on June 13 in the 2300 block of 37th Street, Northwest. The victim, an adult male, was found conscious with gunshot wounds and transported to a hospital. Belton was apprehended with the assistance of the U.S. Secret Service and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 22-year-old Kyre Robinson, of Southeast, DC, in connection with a shooting on December 16, 2024, in the 1500 block of Benning Road, Northeast. The incident involved an adult male victim who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Robinson has been charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 58-year-old Richard Lionel Dyson, is charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed in relation to the homicide of 62-year-old Donella Bryan. The incident occurred on April 19 in the 1600 block of Maryland Avenue, Northeast, where Bryan was found deceased in a dumpster. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma and asphyxiation, and the case was ruled a homicide.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on June 16 in Northeast Washington, D.C. Sierra Nichole Smith, 39, was struck by a semi-trailer truck and a Chevrolet Suburban on New York Avenue. Despite lifesaving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Both drivers remained on-site, and the MPD’s Major Crash Investigations Unit is leading the investigation.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on June 10 in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The victim, identified as 25-year-old Marcellus Smith of Southeast, DC, was found with a gunshot wound in the 1200 block of East Capitol Street, Southeast, and was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
A defendant in a six-defendant trial demanded a mistrial based on fears the jury would be unfair in a trial before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on June 24.
Erwin Dubose, 31, Kamar Queen, 28, Damonta Thompson, 28, and William Johnson-Lee, 22, are charged with conspiracy, premeditated first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, among other charges, for their alleged involvement in the mass shooting that killed 31-year-old Donnetta Dyson, 24-year-old Keenan Braxton, and 37-year-old Johnny Joyner. The incident occurred on the 600 block of Longfellow Street, NW, on Sept. 4, 2021, and injured three additional individuals.
Mussay Rezene, 32, and Toyia Johnson, 53, are charged with accessory after the fact and tampering with physical evidence for their alleged involvement in assisting the other defendants discard evidence and avoid arrests.
The trial was delayed for five hours due to Queen’s being hospitalized for unspecified reasons. Judge Kravitz stated he could not allow the trial to proceed without Queen.
Meanwhile, Rezene raised concerns the jury was biased against him. “I just feel discriminated against,” he stated, adding “I want a mistrial.”
During a recess, Rezene elaborated specifically that the prosecution attempted to connect his phone number to another homicide. “I feel the way [the jury] be looking at me,” Rezene said. “There’s no way I can be heard and feel validated,” he added, stating the prosecution’s actions may have adversely impacted the jury’s ability to make a fair decision.
Judge Kravitz denied the motion for a mistrial and alerted the jury of prior convictions for Johnson-Lee, Queen, and Rezene. He added that two of the surviving victims had convictions and were connected to the Kennedy Street Crew, which prosecutors say is a street gang responsible for committing violent crimes throughout the city.
Parties are slated to reconvene on June 25.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 26-year-old Marquise Jones, who was charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed in connection with a fatal stabbing at the DC Jail on May 12. The victim, identified as 29-year-old Carlos Shelley of Southeast, D.C., was found deceased at the Central Detention Facility in the 1900 block of D Street, Southeast.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 20-year-old Mercury Ford III, who is alleged to be involved in the homicide of 32-year-old Tequila Parker. The incident occurred on May 27 on the 2300 block of Pitts Place, Southeast, where Parker was found with a fatal gunshot wound. Ford has been charged with First Degree Murder While Armed.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a shooting on June 9 in the 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road, Northeast, which resulted in the death of 31-year-old Breon Quick and injuries to three others. Of the injured two adult men were found with non-life-threatening injuries and an adult female who also sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound was found.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 18-year-old Jose Hernandez, who is alleged to be involved in a fatal shooting in the Petworth neighborhood on April 29. The incident resulted in the death of 19-year-old Zephaniah Wright and left a 15-year-old juvenile as a surviving victim with serious injuries. Hernandez was charged with First Degree Murder while Armed.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on June 8 in the 1400 block of S Street, Northwest. D.C. Officers responded to a shooting and found 21-year-old Brandon Tolson of Northeast, D.C., deceased from a gunshot wound.
