Document: Police Investigate U Street Homicide

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 1200 block of U Street, NW on Jan. 5. .

According to a press release, officers found 22-year-old Dy’Mani Priestley, a resident of Hyattsville, Md., suffering from a stab wound. He was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The department is offering up to a $25,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide case in Washington, DC. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

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Document: Police Investigate Homicide in Mount Vernon Triangle

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the Unit Block of K Street, Northwest on Jan. 4.

According to a press release, officer found 39-year-old Anthony Ward, a resident of Northwest, DC, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The department is offering up to a $25,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide case in Washington, DC. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

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Document: Police Investigate A Homicide in Southwest Waterfront

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 1400 block of 3rd Street, SW on Jan. 5.

According to a press release, officers found 26 year-old Xavier Tate, a resident of Northeast, DC, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside a residence. He was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The department is offering up to a $25,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide case in Washington, DC. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

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Document: Traffic Fatalities at the Intersection of 13th Street and Alabama Avenue, SE

On Jan. 4 , a driver of a vehicle and a passenger was killed in a traffic accident at the intersection of 13th Street and Alabama Avenue, SE.

According to a MPD press release, the operator of a Honda Accord was traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on 13^th Street, SE. When the vehicle entered the intersection of 13^th Street and Alabama Avenue, SE, running a red light, it was struck by a Range Rover traveling eastbound on Alabama Avenue, SE.

The operator and a passenger of the Honda Accord displayed no signs consistent with life. The victims remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Two other passengers in the Honda Accord and the operator of the Range Rover were transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The victims are 32-year-old Michael Hutcherson, a resident of Columbia, Md., and 34-year-old Seret Medhani, a resident of Southeast, DC.

This case remains under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.

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Document: 1st Homicide of 2020 takes place on 19th Place, SE

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 2000 block of 19th Place, SE on Jan. 4.

According to a press release, officers found 60 year-old Charles Robinson, a resident of Southeast, DC, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside a residence. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The department is offering up to a $25,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide case in Washington, DC. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

Robinson is the first homicide of 2020.

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Help D.C. Witness Better Serve the District in 2020

As D.C. Witness embarks on a new year, we want to take the time to reflect on and show thanks for the accomplishments our local nonprofit has had in Washington, DC. We also wish to reach out to request donations so that we can expand our great cause and truly represent each and every resident of the District of Columbia.

D.C. Witness is a nonprofit organization that works to reduce homicides in the District of Columbia. We do this through collecting data on homicide statistics and reporting from the courtrooms on a daily basis. We believe Criminal Justice transparency will bring about an end to the rising number of homicides in the city.

Transparency sheds light in an area where many residents are only half aware of what lurks in the dark. Imagine D.C. Witness as a light in that dark abyss. DC homicides are growing, and simplistic policies such as throwing more police in the community, is not working. But, through data collection, D.C. Witness could show policymakers realtime information on homicides, so they can create more effective policies to reduce them.

D.C. Witness is thankful for the work we have been able to contribute to bringing transparency to the criminal justice system, so far. However, we would like to do much more to inform people on the criminal justice system and to mark each life lost.

In 2018, D.C. Witness was able to secure funding from the city and other private organizations to help in the fight against this apex crime, which has been on a steady incline since 2017. According to D.C. Witness data, homicides rose by 32 percent from 2017 to 2018. And as of Dec. 31, 2019 homicides were above 2018’s 169 murders count with 180, according to D.C. Witness data. The count is nearly 6.5 percent higher than last year.

We need to keep this engine running in 2020 and request donations to not only strengthen our data collection but also expand it. By donating as little as $10, residents can help D.C. Witness continue to serve the public and also contribute to making the Nation’s Capital a safer, more inclusive and better community.

D.C. Witness’s homicide count is higher than the Metropolitan Police Department’s count of 166 homicides because D.C. Witness’s count includes vehicular homicides, police-involved shootings and all incidents, legally justified or not, that result from one person killing another person.

Document:Traffic Fatality at the Intersection of Minnesota Avenue and L’Enfant Square, SE

On Jan. 1, a pedestrian was killed in a traffic accident on the Intersection of Minnesota Avenue and L’Enfant Square, SE.

According to a MPD press release, a silver colored SUV was traveling southwest on Minnesota Avenue, Southeast. The vehicle failed to make a turn and drove off the roadway. The vehicle struck a pedestrian who was on a sidewalk inside of a park area.

The occupants of the vehicle fled the scene, leaving the vehicle on the scene.

DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.

The victim was identified as 32 year-old Loleita Patricia Gross, of Southeast, DC.

This case remains under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099.

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Document: Arrest Made in 2015 Homicide

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 27-year-old man in connection to a homicide that occurred in 2015.

According to a press release, Terrell Brent a resident of Oxon Hill, Md., was charged with first-degree murder while armed a for allegedly shooting 33-year-old Darrell Grays Jr.

Grays, who was a resident of Northeast, DC, was found unconscious and unresponsive. He died at a local hospital.

Apparently, the shooting occurred on the 1600 block of E Street, NE.

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Document: Arrest Made in Homicide on Congress Street

The Metropolitan Police Department arrested Dec. 30 a man they believe is connected to a homicide that occurred on the 1300 block Congress Street, SE.

According to a press release, 29-year-old Romiel Hightower is charged with first-degree murder while armed. He allegedly shot 27-year-old Jamal Bandy several times on July 21.

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Document: Police Arrest Suspect in Manning Heights Homicide

On Dec. 30, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 43-year-old man in connection to a homicide that occurred in the Manning Heights area of Washington, DC.

According to a press release, Diantre Smith, a resident of Northeast, DC, was charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 28-year-old Nyesha Lenea Galloway on the 400 block of 42^nd Street, NE on Dec. 20.

Galloway, who was a resident of Hyattsville, Md. was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.

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Document: Homicide in Fort Totten

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the Unit block of Riggs Road, NE on Dec.28.

According to a press release, officers found 28 year-old Tarriq Childs a resident of Silver Spring, MD, in a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. Childs was taken to a local hospital where he was was pronounced dead.

The department is offering up to a $25,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide case in Washington, DC. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

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Judge Releases Murder Defendant

A DC Superior Court Judge released a murder defendant on Dec. 20.

Terell Kevonte Blackman and 25-year-old Devin Hill are charged with first-degree murder while armed. Hill is also charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for their involvement in the death of 28 year-old Michael Cunningham on Nov. 29.

Steven Kiersh, Blackman’s, attorney said that the prosecution’s evidence showed that Blackman was not the shooter and was actually the driver of the car.

Kiersh also said that Blackman, 25, had no criminal past and completed high school and college and deserved to be released because he had a supportive family that would ensure his compliance.

The prosecution said that even though Blackman wasn’t the shooter, he drove the car around the crime scene, “a few times” looking for the victim. He let the shooter out and picked him up after the killing, concluding that Blackman was a danger to the community.

Judge Ronna Beck said that based on his involvement and his minimal criminal history she would release him into the High Intensity Supervision Program. Blackman is required to wear a GPS monitoring device, according to a release order that was filed o Dec. 20.

Blackman’s preliminary hearing is scheduled to occur on Jan. 10, 2020 along with Hill.

Document: Police Investigate Ivy City Homicide

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 1800 Block of Corcoran Street, NE.

According to a press release, officer found two adult males suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on Dec. 26. Officers transported both victims to a local hospital for treatment

Twenty-six-year-old Andre Carroll was pronounced dead on Dec. 27.

The other victim was treated for non life-threatening injuries.

The department is offering up to a $25,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide case in Washington, DC. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

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Document: Homicide in Manning Heights

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 400 block of 42nd Street, NE.

According to a press release, officer found 28 year-old Nyesha Lenea Galloway, a resident of Hyattsville, MD, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The department is offering up to a $25,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide case in Washington, DC. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.

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2 Defendants Request Counsel Changes

Two defendants in a five-defendant murder case requested counsel changes Dec. 20. Stephon Evans Alonzo Brown, and Tavist Alston are indicted for first-degree murder while armed, conspiracy to commit a crime of violence while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and assault with the intent to kill while armed charges for their alleged involvement in the death of 22-year-old Michael Taylor on the 1700 block of Benning Road, NE on Jan. 12. Naquel Henderson and Carlos Turner are also charged with first-degree murder in relation to the homicide. Alston, who already opted to keep his defense attorney Marnitta King, filed a motion, requesting Judge Todd Edelman appoint another attorney and retain King as his Criminal Justice Act attorney. Brown told Judge Edelman that he planned on retaining his own attorney before February of 2020 but wanted Edelman to appoint an attorney to replace his current attorney, Russell Hairston. The prosecution told the judge that an indictment for Alston would be secured by deadline. Judge Edelman agreed to appoint new counsel for Alston and told Brown that if he had not retained new counsel by the next hearing, he would be more open to appointing new counsel. Henderson, 22, is scheduled for a felony status conference and a preliminary hearing on Jan. 24, 2020. Turner, 21, is scheduled for a felony status conference on Feb. 7, 2020. Evans, 19, and Brown, 22, are scheduled for a status hearing on Jan. 24, 2020. Alston, 26, is scheduled for a felony status conference on Jan. 24, 2020.

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