The Metropolitan Police Department arrested July 15 a man they believe is connected to a homicide in Southeast, DC.
According to a press release, officers arrested 29-year-old Andre Dubose for allegedly assaulting 37-year-old Ahmad Simms on the 1800 Block of Q Street, SE on March 17. Dubose is charged with first-degree murder while armed.
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During the start of trial on July 15, a DC Superior Court judge said a 2015 murder case could be an example of a defendant killing a witness to avoid damaging testimony being put on the record.
Gary Proctor is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol outside a home or business and unlawful possession of ammunition for allegedly shooting his cousin Jerome Diggs, 42. The crime took place on 1300 block of First Street, SW on July 27, 2015.
According to court documents, Proctor, 41, and his father got into an altercation with Diggs’ and his nephew at a picnic 16 days before the murder. A witness said the nephew was beaten badly and was hospitalized.
Diggs’ sister, and the mother of his nephew, allegedly sent threatening texts to both Proctor and his father.
The defendant’s father filed a Civil Protection Order (CPO) against Diggs’ sister after she allegedly sent the texts.
The order was never filed.
Judge Dayna Dayson said the statements from the witness about Diggs allegedly being paid off by the defendant to not testify could be considered an issue in trial.
In the month of June, there were 16 homicides, almost doubling the number of killings in May.
All of the homicides were gun-related and occurred in every Ward in DC except for Ward 2. Police have arrested suspects in three of the homicides as of Aug. 2.
The first murder of the month occurred on June 1 when 39-year-old Anthony Harris was shot on the 5300 block of E Street, SE.
On June 5, 39-year-old Bruce Gilmore was found shot on the 3500 block of 22nd Street and was pronounced dead in the hospital.
A murder-suicide occurred on June 7. The police suspect 45-year-old Lola Gulomova, who was found dead on the 4300 block of Windom Place, NW, was killed by 51-year-old Jason Reiff, who shot himself and was later pronounced dead in the hospital.
The following day, 46-year-old Bryant McClain was found with multiple gunshot wounds on the 800 block of Crittenden Street, NW, where he was also pronounced dead.
On June 12, 27-year-old Darryl Johnson was found dead after suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on the 300 block of 62nd Street, NW. Police are currently looking for a vehicle of interest.
The next day, June 13, 24-year-old Devin Butler was fatally shot on the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW. Police have arrested 21-year-old George Anderson, who is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing on Aug. 21. He is being held at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.
On June 14, 43-year-old Damon Bell was pronounced dead in the hospital after being shot multiple times on the 1600 block of West Virginia Avenue, NE.
On June 15, 37-year-old Richfield Chang died in the hospital after being found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on the 1300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.
The following day, 30-year-old Arkeem Jackson was also transported to the hospital on June 16 after being found shot on the 4300 block of 4th Street, NW. He was later pronounced dead. Another female victim suffered from non-life threatening gunshot wounds. .
On June 19, 29-year-old Juan Marcell Grant was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on the 700 block of Princeton Place, NW. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
Two murders occurred on June 22. George Hendrix was found after being shot multiple times on the 300 block of K Street, SE. Hendrix, 22, was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Later that day, 45-year-old Melton Grant was shot multiple times on the 600 block of Morton Street, NW. He died on the scene. Police arrested Keith Toney in connection to the case. Toney, 41, has a preliminary hearing scheduled on Aug. 6.
On June 28, Bernard Jarvis was found on the 2400 block of 14th Street, NE. Jarvis, 25, was pronounced dead on the scene. Police arrested 32-year-old Delonta Daniel. Daniel is scheduled for a felony status conference on Sept. 11.
On the last day in June, two homicides occurred. First, 28-year-old Christopher Payne was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and died on the scene. A second adult male was also found shot and treated in the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Two suspects have been arrested in the case: Malik Coles and Duan Garmany. Both Coles, 21, and Payne, 28, are scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Aug. 6.
Later on June 30, 18-year-old Ja’Vontay Brown was found shot on the 3400 block of 13th Place, SE. Brown was transported to a hospital and later pronounced dead.
During a trial readiness hearing on July 12, DC Superior Court Judge Todd E. Edelman set an additional trial readiness hearing for a murder defendant in September.
Ronald Randolph is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and unlawful possession of a firearm for allegedly shooting Shameka Delephine Jones on Savanah Terrace, SE on July 22, 2017.
The hearing, which occurred on July 12 was continued to Sept. 15 because both parities had additional matters to complete.
According to DC Courts, both parties have to submit protective orders to the judge’s chambers. Specific information about the orders was not discussed in open court.
Randolph’s defense attorney, Madalyn Harvey, also told the judge that DNA testing was completed. The defense has until Sept. 6 to tell the prosecution if they intend to use the results and expert testimony.
Randolph, 42, is scheduled for trial on Dec. 2.
During a status hearing on July 12, a judge appointed a new defense attorney for a man accused of murdering a 23 year old woman.
Tony S. Aiken, 48, is indicted for second-degree murder while armed for allegedly murdering 23-year-old Kendra Smith on the 4300 block of D Street, SE on Sept. 6, 2004. Aiken was arrested in November of 2018 for the murder. Smith was the mother of a 1-year-old who was not in the car at the time of the murder.
During a status hearing on July 12, DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman appointed Jason D. Tulley as new legal counsel for Aiken after defense attorney Eugene Ohm withdrew from the case.
Even though recently appointed, Tulley told Judge Edelman that the May 18, 2020, trial date was still possible.
According to DC Courts, the prosecution has given the defense all of the evidence in the case as of July 12.
Court documents state that Aiken shot and killed Smith while both were inside a car outside of her home. Aiken then shot rounds at the car from the outside to make it seem as if Smith were killed by someone else from the outside.
Fox 5 reported that Aiken and Smith were dating at the time.
An autopsy showed evidence that the barrel of the gun was pressed against Smith’s head when she was shot.
The weapon used was a .22 caliber rifle, documents state.
Eric Muchinson, who died in a car accident in 2006, was identified by a confidential informant as being the shooter. However police said there is reason to believe that he was not.
Aiken is currently released on personal recognizance.
He is scheduled for another status hearing on Sept. 20.
A co-defendant in a murder case pleaded not-guilty after being officially indicted in court on July 12.
Antonio Murchison is charged with first-degree murder while armed in a drive-by or random shooting whee the victim was especially vulnerable due to age or physical infirmity, assault with intent to kill, conspiracy, possession of a firearm, criminal street gang affiliation and aggravated assault for allegedly shooting 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson on the 300 block of 53rd Street, NE.
During a felony arraignment, Murchison was officially indicted for his charges. His defense attorney, Jason Clark, told the court that the defendant pleaded not-guilty to all counts and requested discovery from the prosecution.
According to a previous report, Murchison, 19, is joined by 9 other co-defendants for their alleged involvement in the drive-by shooting between a park and a public charter school.
Even though there are typically no cash bonds in the Washington, DC judicial system, the prosecution requested one be set for Murchison. DC Superior Court Judge Ronna L. Beck placed a $10,000 cash bond on the defendant. The prosecutor said she only placed the bond so he would remain in DC, rather than returning to prison, where he is currently serving time.
The defendant is set to stand trial in January of 2021 with three other co-defendants, including Marquell Cobbs, Darrise Jeffers, and Isaiah Murchison. Judge Beck previously separated the defendants into two groups for separate trials.
Quentin Michals, Qujuan Thomas, Quincy Garvin, 19; Gregory Taylor, 23; Mark Tee Price, 24; Cobbs, 17; Jeffers, 19; Antonio, 26; Isiah,19 and Saquan Williams, 17, are scheduled for a status hearing on Nov. 1.
Jeffers’ pretrial show cause hearing is scheduled to resume on July 26.
All of the defendants except for Quanisha Ramsuer, 26, who is being charged with obstruction of justice in connection to the homicide are being held without bail. Ransuer’s case was separated from the other defendants.
She is scheduled for a trial readiness hearing on Jan. 17, 2020.
A man who is charged with two murders stemming from gang violence in Washington, DC is being transferred to North Carolina to stand trial for charges in an unrelated case.
In a four defendant case, Derek Turner is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm for allegedly shooting 28-year-old Andrew McPhatter on the 3500 block of Wheeler Road, SE in March of 2017. Ronnika Jennings is also charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and accessory after the fact for her alleged role in the murder.
During a hearing July 12, Turner’s defense attorney, Michael Madden, told DC Superior Court Judge Juliet Mckenna that Turner could not appear for the hearing because he is being transferred to North Carolina. Turner is expected to stand trial for charges in an unrelated case later this month.
Madden said he did not expect the trial to interfere with the Turner’s judicial proceedings in DC.
The prosecution told the judge that all DNA testing was completed. Judge McKenna gave the defense 60 days to decide if independent DNA testing was needed.
Turner is also being charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting Devin Hall on the 3500 block of 6th St., SE in January of 2017.
Turner is scheduled for trial in DC on March 23, 2020.
Judge McKenna told the defense and prosecution to prepare for juror conflicts with Spring vacation.
Duan Hill is charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice in connection to McPhatter’s homicide. He is released on personal recognizance. Marshay Hazelwood is charged with obstruction of justice. She is also released on personal recognizance.
All four defendants are scheduled for a status hearing to discuss if the defense will conduct testing on Sept. 20.
During a status hearing July 12, a judge set two status hearings after the prosecution said the defense received evidence material connected to a murder.
Dajuan Jones is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license with a prior felony, possession of an unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition for allegedly shooting Cheyenne Washington on the 4400 block of E Street, SE on July 18, 2018.
Another hearing to determine if the defense will conduct independent DNA testing is scheduled on Sept. 13. Jones is scheduled for a status hearing on July 24.
In addition to setting a date for the evidence, the prosecution also offered the defendant a plea deal. The terms of the plea deal were not discussed in open court.
Jones’ defense attorney, Blase Kearney, requested that the prosecution turn over witness testimonies. DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman said he could not compel the prosecution to produce such material since the relevant witnesses had not testified, yet.
On July 10, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested Delonta
Daniel as a suspect in a homicide in Northeast, DC.
According to a press release, Daniel, 32, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 25 year-old Bernard Jarvis on the 2400 block of 14th Street, NE on June 28. Jarvis, who was a resident of Hyattsville, Md., died on the scene.
An autopsy report from the District of Columbia Chief Medical Examiner’s office revealed that a bullet went through the victim’s shoulder blade and exited from his mouth. There were 16 homicides in June, according to D.C. Witness data. All of the homicides resulted from gun-related injuries.
According to court documents, Jarvis was holding a folding knife in his right hand. Officers located 24 shell casings on the scene. Surveillance footage captures Daniel shooting in the direction of the victim and another individual who was not harmed.
Daniel is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on July 26.
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The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 2100 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE.
According to a press release, officers found 22-year-old Andre Broadie suffering from gunshot wounds on July 10. He died on the scene.
No arrest have been made in the case as of July 12.
Police are 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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The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the 1100 block of North Capitol Street, NW.
According to a press release, officers found 33 year-old Clifton Telfaire suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on July 11. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Up to a $25,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide case in Washington, DC. Anyone with information should call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line by sending a text message to 50411.
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The month of June showed a significant increase of homicides compared to the month of May.
According to D.C. Witness data, there were 16 homicides in the month of June compared to 9 homicides in May.
The homicides occurred in all Wards apart from Ward 2. Of the June homicides, all 16 were gun-related, which mirrored the homicides that occurred the month before.
Fifteen of the victims were male and one was female. The victims’ ages ranged from 18-years-old to 51-years-old.
As of July 12, there have been 88 homicides in the city in 2019, seven more than the amount of homicides that occurred during the same time period a year ago.
During a preliminary hearing on July 11, a defendant pleaded guilty to murdering a man in April.
David Hackney, 59, pleaded guilty to second-degree-murder while armed for stabbing Chester Belfield on the 1000 block of Southern Avenue, SE on April 13.
According to court documents, a witness observed the defendant in verbal confrontation with the victim. The verbal confrontation turned into a physical altercation outside of a gas station. Another witness recorded the incident on his phone, which shows the defendant chasing the victim with a knife and then stabbing him.
Hackney’s defense attorney, Anthony Matthews, said the defendant is willing to accept the prosecution’s plea offer for a 15-year sentence. Initially, Hackney was charged with first-degree-murder while armed. According to the voluntary sentencing guidelines of the District of Columbia, he could have faced up to 60 years in prison for the charge.
Judge Milton C. Lee said he would make his decision on a sentencing period after all pre-trial reports are submitted.
A status hearing is set for Sept. 27.
During a felony status conference hearing on July 11, the prosecution told a judge that he is still working on an indictment.
Robert Smith, 23, was charged with second-degree murder on December 4, 2018 for his alleged involvement in the shooting of 19-year-old Nya Howard-Reynolds on the unit block of 57th Place, SE
With the indictment deadline on Sept. 4, DC Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe asked the prosecutor when he would expect an indictment. The prosecutor said he was still investigating the case but “anticipates filing the indictment prior to the deadline.”
Defense attorney, Kevin McCants, had no objection.
Smith’s next hearing is scheduled on Sept. 6.
During a murder trial July 11, a witness connected the defendant to the suspected murder weapon in a 2006 homicide.
Terik McLeod, 33, is charged with first-degree murder while armed with aggrivating circumstances for allegedly shooting Carlton Fisher with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting Devaun Drayton. The shooting of Fisher, 23, occurred on Oct. 1, 2006, on the 1100 block of 21st Street, NE. The shooting of Drayton, 17, occurred on the 700 block of 26th Street, NE on March 10, 2004. McLeod’s first trial resulted in a hung jury.
The suspected murder weapon in Fisher’s shooting is a .357 caliber magnum revolver. According to witness testimony, McLeod had a .357 magnum revolver on him in December 2006, two months after Fisher was killed.
Apparently, the witness, McLeod and three others individuals were in a vacant house off of M Street, NE when a gun went off. Officers responded and retrieved a .357 magnum revolver. McLeod and two other individuals were arrested.
DNA testing on the revolver came back inconclusive.
On July 9, another witness told the jury that h
e referred McLeod to Fisher to buy .357 magnum bullets around the time of Drayton’s shooting.
The trial is scheduled to continue on July 15.
