Stabbing Defendant Mentally Competent to Stand Trial

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park heard testimony from a behavioral specialist on June 12 affirming a stabbing defendant’s mental ability to stand trial.

Devonte Wright, 26, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed against a minor, cruelty to children, assault with a dangerous weapon against a minor, and carrying a dangerous weapon. The charges stem from Wright’s involvement in the stabbing of a two-year-old on May 27, 2020, on the 1700 block of Benning Road, NE.

During the hearing, the prosecution reviwed the psychiatrist’s findings following five interviews and two evaluations with Wright in February and October of 2024, to determine if Wright his the capacity to unerstand his legal situation and work with his attorney.

The psychiatrist testified that Wright was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, pathologically altering his mood and perception of reality. In addition he suffers from speech delays and reduced emotional expression. Still these issues do not impair his ability to understand legal proceedings or consult with his attorney. She also found no substantial cognitive impairments, intellectual disabilities, or psychiatric symptoms that would render him incompetent.

In her February evaluation, Wright showed signs of limited effort, but displayed higher-level cognitive functioning during non-traditional tasks, such as teaching the evaluator how to play chess—a task she said demonstrated memory, reasoning, and attention skills. His presentation varied, appearing withdrawn in interviews but more animated and articulate when engaged in topics of interest.

The psychiatrist also evaluated claims of a traumatic brain injury Wright allegedly sustained around the time of the offense. After reviewing medical records, imaging, and emergency response documentation, she concluded that the injury was mild at most, and there was no evidence it continued to affect his competence five years later. Notably, Wright was recorded with a low score on the Glasgow Coma Scale, a neurological assessment tool used to evaluate consciousness after a head injury, at the scene.

While Wright expressed a desire to be found incompetent and return home, the psychiatrist stated there was no evidence of malingering, but rather waxing and waning effort. She emphasized that Wright had the ability to engage meaningfully with his attorney when motivated and was therefore competent to proceed.

At the conclusion of her testimony, the psychiatrist reiterated her final determination that Wright is competent to stand trial.

The court is scheduled to reconvene for cross-examination of the expert witness and future defense presentations June 13.

Defendant Says, ‘I’m Sorry to the Woman I Stabbed,’ at Sentencing

A stabbing defendant was sentenced to 32 months of incarceration on June 13 by DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe.

On April 3, Isatou Kah, 21, pleaded guilty to assault with significant bodily injury while armed for her involvement in a stabbing incident on Nov. 20, 2024 on the 3000 block of Langley Court, NW. One individual sustained injuries during the incident.

According to court documents, the victim reportedly was a neighbor of the man Kah dated and she asked her to leave multiple times. As the victim reentered her apartment, Kah stabbed her in the back with an ice pick.

During the hearing, the prosecution stated that Kah has has committed past offenses. In 2023, Kah allegedly vandalized the home of a man’s mother after he stopped responding to her messages online. She took a taxi from Maryland to New Jersey to commit the act, according to prosecutors.

Kah’s defense attorney, Andrew Ain, asked Judge Pipe to sentence Kay to probation. Ain said Kah has admitted she was in the wrong but pointed out her loneliness and reliance on internet dating as an explanation. Ain stated that Kah does not want to commit violent acts and needs mental health treatment.

”I am sorry to the woman I stabbed,” Kah said holding back tears, adding “I do need mental health [treatment]”.

Siding with the prosecution, Judge Pipe cited Kah’s criminal history, the violent outburst that led to the victim’s stabbing, and the premeditation needed to commit the vandalism back in 2023 that she would not be fit for parole–hence the 32 month sentence.

No further dates were set.

Judge Grants Request for Competency Screening

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz granted a stabbing defendant attorneys request for a competency screening during a hearing on June 17.

Tiffany Taylor-Gray, 22, is one of three individuals charged with first-degree murder while for her alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of Fasil Teklemariam, 53. The incident occurred on the 1300 block of Peabody Street, NW on April 4, 2024.

According to court documents, Metropolitan Police Officers (MPD) responding to reports of an unconscious person, discovered Teklemariam, who was pronounced dead at the scene due to multiple blunt force and sharp force injuries.

Officers were also able to identify Taylor-Gray, Audrey Miller, 20, and Tommy Whack, 36, from CCTV footage from the Peabody St residence as well as through witness testimonies from other residents, allegedly connecting them to the homicide.

Eduardo Balarezo, Taylor-Gray’s attorney, requested the screening due to the defendant’s “apparent low intellectual functioning” and “problems understanding or following procedures or cooperating with attorney.” Judge Kravitz granted the screening request to be completed at the DC jail.

Parties are slated to reconvene for a mental observation hearing on June 24.

Pizza Parlor Shooting Defendant Pleads Guilty

A shooting defendant pled guilty before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on June 17.

Jadad Harris, 41, was originally charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, possessing a firearm during a crime of violence, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a license, possession of an unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition, for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 700 block of Florida Avenue, NW, outside of a pizza parlor on Nov. 1, 2019. Two victims suffered from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.

During his hearing, Harris’ attorney, Molly Bunke, informed the judge that Harris intended to accept a plea deal offered by the prosecution. In the plea offer, Harris pled guilty to aggravated assault and carrying a pistol without a license, in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges.

The prosecution proposed 66 months of incarceration for the aggravated assault charge and 28 months of incarceration for carrying a pistol without a license. These counts would run concurrent with two years of supervised probation. Harris would also be required to register as a gun offender.

The defendant remains on release.

Sentencing is slated for Aug. 22.

Suspect’s Mental Competency Unresolved in Child Stabbing

A defendant’s mental competence is still in question after a specialist from St. Elizabeths mental hospital testified about a ‘lack of effort’ in his evaluation before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on June 13.

Devonte Wright, 26, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed against a minor, cruelty to children, assault with a dangerous weapon against a minor, and carrying a dangerous weapon. The charges stem from Wright’s alleged involvement in the stabbing of a two-year-old on May 27, 2020, on the 1700 block of Benning Road, NE.

During cross examination by defense attorneys Madalyn Harvey, Christen Philips, and Laura Rose, the analyst provided information from her October 2024 psychiatric report, observing that Wright exhibited schizophrenic and other psychiatric symptoms.

The witness cited Wright’s hesitate speech and problems with original thought. Audio recordings from Wright’s October 2024 interview showed an inability to answer open-ended questions. He would pause for an extended period after a question was asked before responding, “I don’t know.”

While the behavioral specialist conceded that these symptoms are signs of schizophrenia, inconsistencies in Wright’s presentation led her to conclude that Wright was exhibiting a “lack of effort” when pressed about competency–in other words it’s not clear whether he understand his legal predicament. She noted his performance improved when asked direct questions and was more engaged with discussions unrelated to his competency case.

Parties are slated to reconvene on June 20 to continue the competence discussion.

Detective Identifies Shooting Suspect in Surveillance Video

A Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective testified on June 12 in front of DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro, identifying a shooting defendant appearing in multiple pieces of video and photographic displays.

Shaqunda Reed, 32, is charged with carrying a pistol without a license and carrying a dangerous weapon outside the home, for her alleged involvement in a shooting that took place on the 800 block of V Street, NW on March 2.

According to court documents, Reed allegedly shot a firearm several times at a sedan exiting a nearby garage. No injuries were reported.

The testifying detective was one of multiple MPD officials who responded that night, and was later assigned as lead detective on the case. At the hearing, the detective detailed his investigative process as CCTV footage and bodyworn camera of the event was presented.

“You can see multiple flashes coming out of the suspect’s hand,” the detective detailed, referring to footage of a garage during the incident. He explained that these were “muzzle flashes,” caused by bullets being fired. The detective counted three such flashes in the surveillance footage.

The officer identified a person said to be Reed across multiple CCTV videos. According to the detective, he tracked her location beginning at the Unity Lounge on 9th Street, NW, where she had an altercation with an unknown man dressed in red and was thrown out of the club. He then tracked her movements across the street and finally to the garage.

The detective’s identification was based primarily on Reed’s clothing. She was allegedly wearing a green and brown camo jacket which the detective referenced frequently.

Reed allegedly entered the garage after the shooting, where she got in and out of a vehicle.

By cross referencing CCTV footage with body worn camera footage from a responding MPD officer, the license plates of the vehicle it allegedly belonged to Reed.

During cross examination, defense attorney Sara Kopecki questioned the detective about his ability to track the suspect in the footage he obtained, citing all he had to go off of was clothing from an eyewitness who said the suspect was a male. She also stated it was hard to see who was actuallyin the video.

Kopecki also said the vehicle wasn’t tested for evidenceno forensic nor material from the scene despite the eight shell casings that were discovered. The detective said he was surprised that hadn’t happened because he ordered it. Still, no order was found in his file.

Afterward, Kopecki said that the suspect in the video never reached for a firearm or looked like they had one in their possession at any time. In the surveillance footage at Unity Lounge, the suspect was also seen getting a pat down by security in compliance with the lounge’s admission olicy, and cited that the suspect had a “calm” demeanor and that no firearms were retrieved at that time.

Bodyworn camera footage from an on scene MPD officer showed the police responding to gunshots and arresting one unknown man who they deemed a potential suspect at the time. They also stopped a motorist and two women, one of whom the detective believed was the suspect in the brown and green camo jacket who may be Reed.

The trial is slated to resume June 16.

Murder Victim’s Mother ‘Thrilled’ Suspect Detained

DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan denied a murder defendant’s release during a detention hearing on June 6.

Gerald Thomas, 22, is charged with first and second-degree murder while armed, seven counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, attempted kidnapping while armed, four counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and carrying a pistol without a license outside of the home/business, for his alleged involvement in a mass and fatal-shooting of 20-year-old Dasha Cleary, on Jan. 27, 2022 on the 4400 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW.

Thomas’ attorney, Dominique Winters, told the court that she did not believe Thomas was a danger to the community and should be released. However, the prosecution disagreed based on the nature of the offense.

The prosecution said Cleary’s mother was present at the hearing and “wants to be heard” which Judge Ryan allowed. Cleary’s mother disappointed about the pace of the case and that “the timeline has been absolutely crippling.”

Judge Ryan ultimately denied Thomas’ release.

Cleary’s mother, upon finding out that Thomas was not going to be released, claimed she was “thrilled that he is now detained.”

Parties are set to reconvene on Aug. 22 for a status hearing.

Stabbing Defendant Stays on Release

DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur didn’t revoke the release of a stabbing defendant on electronic monitoring in a June 12 hearing in spite of reported infractions.

Tyra Redad, 34, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for her alleged involvement in an altercation that resulted in a stabbing on Dec. 1, 2024 which occurred on the 800 block of 7th Street, NW.

Redad’s attorney, Alvin Thomas, filed a motion to allow Redad to be released on bond.

The prosecution objected and added that they canceled a plea offer for Redad after she failed to appear for drug testing more than once as ordered, tested positive for drugs and had a bench warrant for another violent offense. They argued the violations are why they retracted the offer and were against her release.

Judge Arthur asked for an explanation.

Thomas claimed that Redad was in Maryland at the time and had no transportation to meet the requirements, but she understood she could no longer violate her pretrial conditions.

Judge Arthur confirmed that Redad had in fact tested positive for marijuana use in December, however he acknowledged that she remained compliant with her stay-away order prior to her detention.

Ultimately, Judge Arthur granted Redad’s request to remain on release with electronic monitoring.

Parties are set to reconvene on June 24.

Judge Won’t Suppress Witness Identification in Shooting Trial

DC Superior Court Judge Jennifier Di Toro denied a shooting defendant’s motion to suppress identification evidence following a detective’s testimony in a hearing on June 9.

Shaqunda Reed, 32, is charged with carrying a pistol without a license and carrying a dangerous weapon for her alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on March 2, 2024, on the 800 block of Florida Avenue, NW. No injuries were reported.

The lead detective testified he spoke with an eyewitness who saw the shooting from home and yelled to police about the incident through his window. Officers later found spent rounds at the scene.

On cross-examination, defense attorney, Sara Kopecki, pointed out that only one photograph was used to identify the suspect as the defendant. However, neither of the individuals in the frame can be identified clearly, according to Kopecki. Thus, the evidentiary photo was seriously flawed and unreliable, she argued.

The prosecution pointed out that since Reed was determined to be a suspect within an hour there was limited time for analysis, extensive photography, or gathering additional information.

Judge Di Toro noted that having only one photo present raises the potential for misidentification. However, under the high-stress circumstances of the moment she felt the evidence was admissible.

The judge also commented that the eyewitness demonstrated careful attention to detail and provided a description of the defendant.

The trial is scheduled to resume on June 10.

Judge Weighs Dismissing Charges Against Mentally Incompetent Stabbing Defendant

DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean stated on June 12 she will decide if charges should be dismissed against a stabbing defendant who’s been declared mentally incompetent during a July hearing.

Dwayne Waller, 74, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred on Sept. 18, 2022 on the 400 Block of H Street, NW.

According to court documents, Waller was involved in a verbal dispute with the victim before allegedly chasing and stabbing him with a kitchen knife.

After his arrest in September of 2022, Waller was found to be mentally incompetent on four separate occasions from November 2022 to April 2023.

In the spring of 2024, Waller’s defense attorney filed a motion to dismiss the charges against Waller due to chronic incompetency, citing that medical providers at the Department of Behavioral Health had found Waller incompetent and with “no substantial probability that he will attain competence.” DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian denied that motion.

In a June 12 hearing, Waller’s defense attorney, Anthony Smith, stated his intention to file a second motion to dismiss, this time in front of Judge McLean.

Parties are slated to reconvene at the motion hearing on July 14.

Homicide Defendant’s Case Delayed For Court’s Non-Compliance With Disability Act

US Marshals alerted DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur that a homicide defendant was unable to show up for his June 4 hearing due to a broken wheelchair ramp in the courthouse.

Desmond Barr Jr., 23, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, tampering with physical evidence, first-degree theft, and destruction of property less than $1000, for his alleged involvement in the death of Ambria Farmer, 20. The incident occurred on July 13, 2024 on the 3600 block of F Street, SE.

Barr is paralyzed from the waist down and confined to a wheelchair.

According to court documents, Farmer’s body was found in Fort Dupont Park, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Shatia Penn, 25, is charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and destruction of property, for her alleged involvement in stabbing Farmer.

Their hearing was rescheduled due to the court’s wheelchair ramp being out of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Barr is confined to a wheelchair.

ADA compliant means a space, either private or public, needs to be designed as to be accessible to people with disabilities so that they can access and utilize benefits without discrimination or impediments. Physical spaces need to include features such as ramps, or accessible doorways and bathrooms.

Parties are scheduled to reconvene July 7.

Judge Revokes Stabbing Defendant’s Probation, Pending Re-Sentencing

DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean has agreed to give a stabbing defendant’s attorney the chance to present a possible treatment plan to amend past probation violations in a hearing on June 11.

Gregory Edmonds, 34, was sentenced to 24 months of incarceration, suspended, and two years probation for assault with significant bodily injury. The charges stem from his involvement in the stabbing of his father on July 4, 2023, on the 2600 block of Martin Luther King Avenue, SE.

The proceeding was held to consider re-sentencing. Meanwhile, Edmonds’ probation is revoked.

Due to ongoing battles with mental health and substance usage, as well as requests from his father, Edmonds faced no jail time. His sentence was instead focused on recovery.

In light of Edmonds’ mental health crises during his probation, and multiple violations, the prosecution and defense agreed that a re-sentencing was necessary.

Defense attorney Lauren Morehouse advocated for a referral to a mental health provider to continue the treatment he began pre-trial.

Morehouse stated that, after progress in restoring his mental competency, Edmonds himself has realized that “release without a plan for treatment does not make sense for him.”

Judge McLean noted that treatment cannot be guaranteed until re-sentencing unless there’s agreement about the defense’s plan for rehabilitation. For now, Judge McLean revoked Edwards’ probation.

Resentencing is scheduled for July 11.

Prosecutors Say Ex-Girlfriend’s Stolen Car Report Links Her to Triple Homicide, Mass Shooting

An ex-girlfriend of a triple homicide defendant is said to be involved in an ongoing murder trial before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on June 9th. She allegedly made a stolen rental car report linked to the crime just days after the event.

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 while armed and tampering with physical evidence for their alleged involvement in assisting the defendants already listed discard evidence and avoid arrests.

Toyia Johnson, Dubose’s ex-lover, became a central figure in the case when, two days after the triple homicide, she showed up at a rental car company in Falls Church, VA, to report a vehicle stolen, according to the lead detective’s testimony.

The detective further testified that the car she referenced as stolen matched the one seen on surveillance footage the night of the homicides and was later found burned. Prosecutors allege that Johnson may have tried to help cover up Dubose’s involvement.

On June 11, before the jury entered the courtroom, there was a dispute over a jail call in which Dubose allegedly referenced Johnson, saying, “Shawty calling me… about the wheels. I can’t talk to you the way I want to.” Prosecutors argued this suggested guilty knowledge.

Johnson’s attorney, David Akulian, said the phrase was slang and cannot be compared to “the Queen’s English.” Judge Kravitz ultimately decided to exclude the call from evidence.

Shortly after, the lead detective on the case was questioned about his involvement in the arrests of the defendants.

He testified that on September 6, police arrived at the rental car company in Falls Church to investigate the homicide further. While there, they encountered Johnson, who told officers she wanted to report a vehicle as stolen. Investigators say the rental manager turned over a spare set of keys to the vehicle.

According to the detective, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) was told there was a GPS tracker attached to the car.

Police subpoenaed the GPS data and reviewed Johnson’s phone records as well as 911 calls and footage of the Fourth District police station in case Johnson had visited recently asking for assistance. .

According to law enforcement, there was no indication that Johnson filed a police report regarding the stolen car prior to visiting the rental agency, raising questions about her intent. Johnson was arrested on Oct. 19, 2021, after Erwin Dubose and co-defendant Kamar Queen.

During the investigation, authorities collected more than 30 call logs and interviewed several ex-girlfriends connected to the suspects. Johnson-Lee’s ex-girlfriend initially denied recognizing anyone in video footage, but once the video was slowed down repeatedly, she said one individual resembled her ex-boyfriend.

Police also seized phones and conducted home searches where they found clothing that allegedly matched what suspects were wearing in surveillance footage.

On cross-examination, Thompson’s attorney, Elizabeth Weller, questioned the MPD detective about his preliminary investigations citing that Thompson was not initially a person of interest in the case in September 2021.

In focus was MPD’s identification of suspects in surveillance footage from the 400 block of Galloway Street, NE at 5:07 p.m., a few hours before the shooting, and at about 7:45 p.m. immediately after the shooting. The fourth suspect in the footage was initially identified as a different individual, not Thompson, and was only later reidentified as Thompson in the 5:07 p.m. footage. No identification was made for the suspect in the later footage due to a mask.

The reidentification occurred after the same identifying officer was shown surveillance, without a time stamp, from the 800 block of Oglethorpe Street, NW where she identified a person in the footage as the initial suspect in the Galloway footage. The detective on stand testified that this Oglethorpe Street footage was taken around the same time as the first Galloway Street footage and that the initial suspect was also identified in the Oglethorpe Street footage by his godmother.

Weller used this identification confusion to question the MPD detective on measures taken in the investigation of the initial suspect, Thompson. The detective stated that evidence was obtained within three-to-four days of the initial identification that indicated the initial suspect was not present in the Galloway Street footage. In this time, no steps were taken to pursue investigation of that suspect, according to the detective.

Queen’s defense attorney, Brian McDaniel, shifted questioning to focus on Queen’s arrest on Oct. 13, 2021 and proceeding search warrants related to the shooting noting that none of the searched locations were connected to Queen.

The detective testified that he made efforts to find an address for Queen, having visited the address indicated in the defendant’s biographical information at the time of arrest. The detective, however, was unable to corroborate that Queen actually lived at the address. As such, no search was conducted.

McDaniel also noted that of the two phones belonging to Queen that were seized upon arrest, only one of the two numbers was subjected to cell-site analysis.

Upon re-direct, the detective pointed to the lack of activity on record for this second number between Aug. 3 and Sept. 6, 2021, this including the date of the incident on Sept. 4, 2021, as reason for the exclusion. He clarified that without cell activity, no location data would have been available for the phone regardless.

The prosecution advanced cell site analysis noting numerous results for what was identified as Rezene’s number in and around the area of the 400 block of Galloway Street, NE in the evening of Sept. 5, 2021, the day following the shooting, as well as many results for the number on the day of the shooting.

Parties are slated to reconvene June 16.

Defendant Pleads Not Guilty to Second-Degree Murder

Kyle Piunti pleaded not guilty in a homicide case before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on June 13.

Piunti, 36, is charged with second-degree murder while armed and three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a vehicular accident that led to the death of 54-year-old Michael Hamlin, on Jan. 3 on I-295 southbound.

During the hearing, the prosecution formally read a four-count indictment against Piunti, including one count of second-degree murder while armed and three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. The defense requested a trial date be set, and the prosecution noted that they expect the trial to take less than two weeks.

Judge Edelman scheduled the trial to begin on May 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m, with an Innocence Protection Act (IPA) and status hearing to determine if Piunti wants to waive or exercise his right to DNA testing. The proceeding is set for July 11.

Defense Challenges Police Response to a Shooting

A responding officer testified he ran towards “multiple semi-automatic gunshots,” but the defense challenged the effectiveness of the police response. The exchange came during a shooting trial on June 11, before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro.

Shaqunda Reed, 32, is charged with carrying a pistol without a license and carrying a dangerous weapon for her alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on the 800 block of Florida Avenue, NW on March 2, 2024. No injuries were reported.

According to court documents, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers responded to the scene for the report of a shooting, where they located evidence including cartridge casings inside a parking garage on Florida Avenue.

Prosecutors presented body-worn camera (BWC) footage from a responding officer, who said he began sprinting towards the scene after hearing multiple gunshots.

The officer said he stopped to check on bystanders in the area to make sure they had not been injured. He testified he came across Reed at the scene but did not stop her, seeing no signs she was injured or carrying a weapon.

Instead, he continued investigating the area for injured parties or signs of a shooter.

Sara Kopecki, Reed’s attorney, attempted to impeach to officer’s testimony citing several alleged disciplinary actions against him in 2023, 2024 and 2025 for use of force and improper use of a camera–to which he had little opportunity to respond.

The prosecution also called on another officer who stopped Reed later that night after a call to look for a suspect wearing a green jacket. The officer verified it was Reed who he saw that night when asked to identify her in court.

Kopecki challenged the officer with a barrage of questions suggesting he could have been preoccupied during the investigation.

“Did you frisk yourself,” she asked? There was amusement in the courtroom when the officer said he couldn’t recall.

In fact, Kopecki told Judge Di Toro that she would like to use the officer as a defense witness and the judge complied.

The prosecution brought in another officer, who works in forensics, to report that the empty shells at the scene were likely tied to the gun at the center of the case which they’ve linked to Reed.

Parties are slated to reconvene June 12.

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